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The Fountain of Latona, Versailles
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Versailles One of the largest palaces in the world 10 miles from Paris, France.
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The Marble Courtyard (Entrance)
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The Marble Courtyard, Versailles
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East Entrance Courtyard
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Versailles Chapel
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Facts about Versailles 2143 windows 1252 fireplaces 67 staircases 1400 fountains Took more than 50 years to build (1664) Took 15,000 workers 1.6 million gallons of water needed per hour to run fountains
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The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles 239 feet long 34 feet wide /40 feet high 17 windows
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Orangerie at Versailles
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The Fountain of Latona, Versailles
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France Madnick/Global History 9
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Time Period: 1500-1750 ( early modern) Geographic Location: Western Europe
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Time Period: Geographic Location:
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The Basics 1.The kings of France were absolute monarchs WITH A TWIST 2.believed their power came directly from God Divine Right Monarchs
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The Basics 1.The kings of France were
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Louis XIV One of Europe’s most famous absolute monarchs known as the “Sun King” “L’etat c’est moi.” “I am the state” Ruled France for 72 years (1643-1752) Built the Palace of Versailles
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Louis XIV One of Europe’s most famous absolute monarchs “L’etat c’est moi.”
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Louis XIV Moved the entire French government from Paris to Versailles 10 miles one of the largest palaces in the world one place for all French gov’t. officials to live and work
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Louis XIV Moved the entire French government from Paris to Versailles
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East Courtyard
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Louis XIV At Versailles, Louis gained control of the French government officials travelled from faraway stayed 4-6 months/year kept them from organizing power or rebellions in their own regions
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Louis XIV At Versailles, Louis gained control of the
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Louis XIV At Versailles, Louis gained control of the French people open to the public 24/7/365 felt close to the king architecture gave them a sense of power and control
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Louis XIV At Versailles, Louis gained control of the
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Effects of Louis XIV 1. Gained wealth through mercantilism --trade with North American colonies 2.Lowered taxes on nobles 3.Increased taxes on lower classes 4.Taxes led to the French Revolution, 1789 --rebellion of the French people against his grandson, Louis XVI (16 th )
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Effects of Louis XIV 1. Gained wealth through mercantilism
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