Evolution of Monarchy and Democratic Revolutions

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Course Outline

  1. French Monarchy Evolution
  2. Royal Power Decline
  3. Restoration of Authority
  4. Louis XIV Personal Rule
  5. Colbert's Policies
  6. Bill of Rights
  7. Power Sharing
  8. Enlightenment Thinkers
  9. Voltaire and Philosophical Letters
  10. American Declaration of Independence
  11. George Washington's Role
  12. English Revolutions

1. French Monarchy Evolution

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Reign of François I (1515-1547): The period marked by the consolidation of royal authority and the affirmation of the state's power, notably through centralization efforts and cultural patronage, as part of the Renaissance influence.
  • Weakening of royal power during religious wars: The decline of royal authority caused by internal conflicts, notably the Wars of Religion (1562-1598), where noble ambitions and religious factions challenged the monarchy's control.
  • Edict of Nantes (1598): A royal decree issued by Henry IV that granted religious tolerance to Protestants (Huguenots), aiming to restore peace and stability after the Wars of Religion and to reinforce royal authority.

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1. What was the primary role of the Edict of Nantes (1598) in the evolution of the French monarchy?

2. Which key feature characterized the decline of royal power before the establishment of absolutism in France?

3. What policy or action did Henri IV specifically implement to restore royal authority in France after the religious wars?

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French Monarchy — key period?

Reign of François I, 1515-1547

Weakening of royal power — cause?

Religious wars and noble conflicts

Edict of Nantes — purpose?

Religious tolerance and peace

Reign of Louis XIV — characteristic?

Personal rule and centralization

Colbert's policies — focus?

Mercantilism and economic control

Bill of Rights — enacted?

1689, limits royal power

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