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Chapter 21

Section 1: Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism

Charles V of Spain

Ruled the Holy Roman Empire

* split holdings when he retired

*Ferdinand -brother got Austria and Holy Roman

Empire*Phillip II - son got

Spain and it’s colonies

Philip II

expanded holdings by taking Portugaltried to invade England but failed

Problems in Spain

price of goods constantly roseunfair taxesmore products were purchased from other lands causing money to flow to enemies. lost land due to 7 provinces rising up in 1579 - Dutch Republic

Dutch Republic

elected leaders practiced religious toleranceestablished a trade empire

Absolute Monarch

hold all the powerbelieved in divine right - the idea that God created the monarchyExamples were the leaders of Spain and France

Section 1 Review Question

Explain what Absolutism is in Europe and how absolute monarchs used divine right.

Section 2: The Reign of Louis XIV

Religious Wars in France

8 Religious wars in France from 1562-1598Protestant Prince Henry of Navarre became King Henry IV

Accomplishments of Henry

changed religion to Catholicissued the Edict of Nantes - allowed French Protestants the right to live in peace and have their own churchesrebuilt French economybrought peace

Henry’s Son and Cardinal Richelieu

Henry’s son was a weak rulerSon appointed Cardinal Richelieu as chief minister - ruled FranceRichelieu cut noble powerused the middle class as government workers

Louis XIV Comes to Power

Louis the Boy King: Cardinal Mazarin was the true ruler because Louis was to young to take over as rulerUnder Cardinal Mazarin the nobles revolted and attempted to kill LouisWhen Cardinal Mazarin died Louis was 22 years old and he took control of the government.

Louis XIVBecame a powerful ruler - total control or absolute rulerFroze the nobles out of his government because they tried to kill him when he was youngtried to increase the wealth of France by working with Jean Baptiste Colbert

Jean Baptiste Colbert

Chief minister of financetried to build French industry by getting people to buy French made productsurged people to move to the Canadian colony in the new world.

Louis XIV Life

Louis lived a life of luxury. His palace at Versailles is a popular tourist destination

today.

France under Louis

made France the most powerful nation in EuropeLarge army that fought in a lot of battles which caused problems laterCountries banded together to stop the expansion of France

War of Spanish Succession

Charles II of Spain died without any childrenHe promised the throne to Louis XIV’s 16 year old grandson Philip of AnjouOther countries joined together to stop Phillip from getting throne because they thought Louis would be in control of both countries. Treaty of Utricht - Philip could be King as long as Spain and France did not unit.

Louis’s DeathLouis was quoted as saying “I am the state”. He was also known as the Sun King. The people were tired of him because he spent a great deal of money on palaces and items of splendor.They rejoiced at his deathHe made France a great power but caused much turmoil and resentment

Section 2 Review question

Describe Louis XIV. Explain his character and experiences. Do you respect him? Explain why or why not.