Bell Ringer: 12/12 & 12/13 1. __________________ is the idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as ____________ representative on earth. 2. _________________________ are kings or queens who hold unlimited power and seek to control all aspects of society. 3. What is 14 in roman numerals?

Absolute Monarchs: France Identify the effects of the Reformation on France. Identify the effects of the Reformation on France. Explain the actions of Henry IV and why many Frenchmen disliked him. Explain the actions of Henry IV and why many Frenchmen disliked him. Explain how the efforts of Cardinal Richelieu helped the Bourbon Dynasty of France became the model of absolutism. Explain how the efforts of Cardinal Richelieu helped the Bourbon Dynasty of France became the model of absolutism. Explain why the most powerful of the Bourbon monarchs was Louis XIV. Explain why the most powerful of the Bourbon monarchs was Louis XIV. Evaluate a primary source document that describes life at the Sun King’s court. Evaluate a primary source document that describes life at the Sun King’s court.

Reformation in France St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

Reformation in France The French believed in the concept of: “one king, one law, one religion.” The French believed in the concept of: “one king, one law, one religion.” Between 1562 and 1598 Protestants and Catholics fought 8 religious wars Between 1562 and 1598 Protestants and Catholics fought 8 religious wars

What is a Huguenot? “Hue – go – no” “Hue – go – no” Huguenot = French Protestant (Calvinist) Huguenot = French Protestant (Calvinist) 1 in 10 Frenchmen were Huguenots

Henry IV of France Became King in 1589, first of the Bourbon Dynasty. Became King in 1589, first of the Bourbon Dynasty. Henry was Protestant Henry was Protestant But he converted to Catholicism to marry into the House of Bourbon But he converted to Catholicism to marry into the House of Bourbon “Paris is worth a mass”

Henry Ended the Religion Wars Passed the Edict of Nantes, which gave religious freedom to Huguenots Passed the Edict of Nantes, which gave religious freedom to Huguenots The wars were over but many still disliked Henry, he was stabbed to death by a Catholic fundamentalist The wars were over but many still disliked Henry, he was stabbed to death by a Catholic fundamentalist

Check Your Understanding  Why was Henry IV disliked enough to be killed?

Check Your Understanding  Why was Henry IV disliked enough to be killed?  Passed the Edict of Nantes, which was a law giving religious freedom to the Huguenots

Cardinal Richelieu Louis XIII becomes King as a child (his father was Henry IV) Louis XIII becomes King as a child (his father was Henry IV) Cardinal Richelieu was Louis’ prime minister Cardinal Richelieu was Louis’ prime minister Richelieu wanted to make France powerful and have the French monarch be absolute Richelieu wanted to make France powerful and have the French monarch be absolute

Strengthened authority of the crown and put the king in control of everything Strengthened authority of the crown and put the king in control of everything –Forbid Protestant cities from having walls –Ordered nobles to take down their castles and give up their duties –Reduced freedoms given to the Huguenots How Did Richelieu Strengthen the Monarchy?

What things did Richelieu do to make the Protestants less of a threat? Check Your Understanding

What things did Richelieu do to make the Protestants less of a threat? 1. 1.Protestant cities couldn’t have walls 2. 2.Nobles couldn’t have castles 3. 3.Reduced their freedoms Check Your Understanding

Louis XIV Became King at age 5 and took over at 23 Became King at age 5 and took over at 23 “I am the state” “I am the state” –“L’etat c’est moi” Called himself “The Sun King” because he brought light to the earth every day Called himself “The Sun King” because he brought light to the earth every day

How did Louis XIV keep control? Required the nobles to meet with him regularly Required the nobles to meet with him regularly Cancelled the Edict of Nantes Cancelled the Edict of Nantes He was at the top of a rigid class system He was at the top of a rigid class system –The poor were at the bottom

Palace of Versailles Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles It showed the power of the French royalty It showed the power of the French royalty –Bourbon dynasty

Palace of Versailles 2,000 acres of grounds 2,000 acres of grounds 12 miles of roads 12 miles of roads 27 miles of trellises 27 miles of trellises 200,000 trees 200,000 trees 210,000 flowers planted every year 210,000 flowers planted every year 80 miles of rows of trees 80 miles of rows of trees 55 acres: surface area of the Grand Canal 55 acres: surface area of the Grand Canal 3.3 miles: perimeter of the Grand Canal 3.3 miles: perimeter of the Grand Canal 12 miles of enclosing walls 12 miles of enclosing walls 50 fountains 50 fountains 620 fountain nozzles 620 fountain nozzles 26 acres of roof 26 acres of roof 51,210 square meters of floors 51,210 square meters of floors 2,153 windows 2,153 windows 700 rooms 700 rooms 67 staircases 67 staircases 6,000 paintings 6,000 paintings 1,500 drawings and 15,000 engravings 1,500 drawings and 15,000 engravings 2,100 sculptures 2,100 sculptures 5,000 items of furniture and objects of art 5,000 items of furniture and objects of art 150 varieties of apple and peach trees in the Vegetable Garden 150 varieties of apple and peach trees in the Vegetable Garden

Louis XIV do to make himself the most powerful Bourbon monarch? What did Louis XIV do to make himself the most powerful Bourbon monarch? Check Your Understanding

Louis XIV do to make himself the most powerful Bourbon monarch? What did Louis XIV do to make himself the most powerful Bourbon monarch? – – He controlled the nobles – –He ended all religious freedom for Protestants – –He built the Palace of Versailles Check Your Understanding

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Read An Account of the Chef’s Suicide and answer the questions that follow Read An Account of the Chef’s Suicide and answer the questions that follow –Turtle soup –Creamed chicken –Fried Trout –Roast pheasant

Exit Ticket Respond to each of these prompts on a separate piece of paper. Turn this in at the end of the block. 1.Make up something an absolute ruler could do regarding religion if he/she wanted to. Explain. 2.Make up something an absolute ruler could do regarding fashion if he/she wanted to. Explain. 3.Make up something an absolute ruler could do regarding the military if he/she wanted to. Explain.