1. How did the French “wars of religion” shape its political system? What were the causes, events, results of the Thirty Years War in central Europe

2. French “Civil Wars of Religion” Context & Course What was the political and religious background to France prior to 1550’s? French Civil Wars of Religion Overview (1559-1598) 1559 Crucial Year (Cateau-Cambresis, Henry II) Valois Boy Kings (Francis II, Charles IX, Henry III) During Charles IX reign (1560-1574) it begins Four Civil Wars (1562-63, 1567-68, 1568-70, 1572-73) What was the nature of these wars (who, treaties, edicts)? What was the essential problem? St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre (August 1572) Case Study Answer the above two questions by looking at why this happened, what happened, what the result was

3. French “Civil Wars of Religion” Henry IV (1589-1610) How did Henry IV (of Navarre, Bourbon) gain power? What were his policies as King? Analyze the Edict of Nantes: Why was this edict issued? What did the edict proclaim? Why is this edict different from the previous edicts? What is the significance of the Edict of Nantes?

4. French “Civil Wars of Religion” Aftermath-Richelieu Why did the regency of Louis XIII not plunge France into another series of conflicts like previously under the Valois dynasty? How did Richelieu emerge as a central figure in shaping the Louis’ reign? What was Richelieu’s “vision” and subsequent goals? What were his policies and how did those policies shape the French state?

5. Thirty Years’ War What was the political, social, economic, and religious background to the Thirty Years War? (i.e. identify 4-5 developments in the H.R.E. prior to the 17 th century) Complete a chart on the Thirty Years War: causes, events (break down into phases), results.

6. Military Revolution Research Working with a partner research how military organization, tactics, and technology had changed during the 16 th and early 17 th centuries Research changes in military structure, tactics/strategy, and technology (sample questions to answer): How were armies organized? What was the command structure? What was the military technology used? Weapons, transportation? What were the tactics/strategies employed by armies? Research one battle from either the Revolt of the Netherlands, French Civil Wars of Religion, or Thirty Years War and explain how that battle shows these developments Summary/analysis of research should be 1 page in length and can either be a word document, powerpoint, or Photostory.