Chapter 16

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    Henry IV's Rule in Spain

    Became Catholic in order to make his people happy, passed Edict of Nantes to make Protestants happy, Brought peace to France,made people turn to the King rather than the nobles.

  • Edict of Nantes

    Published by Henry the IV, granted Huguenots liberty to worship in public, and to conscience. Effective in 150 fortified towns.
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    Louis XIV's Rule in France

    The longest rule in French history, Louis devoted his personal energy to politics. His councils controlled foreign affairs, the army domestic administration, and economic regulations.
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    the Fronde

    rebellion among French nobles used to push back centralizing efforts of monarchy

  • Treaty of the Pyrenees

    Ended conflicts between Spain and France, marked the end of Spain as a European power

  • Edict of Nantes is Revoked

    Louis XIV did this as part of his final stage of persecution against the Huguenots
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    Glorious Revolution

    James II is removed from the French throne,is replaced by his daughter, Mary, and her husband, Prince William of Orange. (James was a sucky ruler)
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    War of Spanish Succession

    Caused by claims to the Spanish throne by Louis XIV and Leopold of Austria

  • Peace of Utrecht

    Ended Louis XIV efforts to dominate Europe

  • Oliver Cromwell's Rule over England

    lead New Model Army in English Civil War, led Round heads to victory against Cavaliers. Named Lord Protector of Britain.