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Europe - Absolutism

France

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Prior to the Age of Absolutism, what had been going on in France? Brutal religious wars, Thirty Years War
The monarchy promoted wars to rid France of who? Huguenots
These religious wars were fought mainly between whom? Huguenots and Catholics
What was the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? Henry of Navarre was marrying into a very Catholic family in Paris, and the Catholic Queen sent her army to murder all Huguenots in Paris that day.
How many people were killed during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? 5,000-20,000 people in the early morning
How does Henry of Navarre escape the massacre? He denies his religion
What does Henry IV first do as king try to unify the country? He converts to Catholicism
What rights does he grant to the Huguenots? Religious toleration and they could fortify their own towns and hold office
What does Henry IV create? Bureacracy
Henry IV hired __________ to be the head of each bureau. professionals
__________________ were now responsible for issuing justice, building bridges, repairing roads (etc). Royal officials
What year was King Henry IV assasinated? 1610
How old is King Louis XIII when he inherits the throne? 9 years old
What king of France is given the nickname "The Boy King"? Louis XIII
Why did King Louis XIII hire Cardinal Richelieu? King Louis XIII had not been trained for being king by his father.
When was Cardinal Richelieu hired? 1624
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