Louis XIV

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The greatest danger to Louis XIV's rule, he felt, came from

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Nobles

Front

Due to his young age, _________, the chief minister, took control of the government.

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Cardinal Mazarin

Front

Cardinal Mazarin died in 1661, at which time __________, at age 23, began leading France.

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Louis XIV

Front

Louis XIV revoked what earlier document that ended the persecution of the Huguenots (Protestants)?

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Edict of Nantes

Front

Who was the minister of finance for Louis XIV, who helped manage the costs of building palaces, maintaining his court, and pursuing wars?

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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Front

What name did Louis XIV give himself?

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The Sun King

Front

Absolute monarchs believed in the idea of "Divine Right." This is the idea that their authority to rule came from _________?

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God

Front

Louis XIV became king of France at the age of ____?

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Front

Louis XIV increased the power of the ____________? They were appointed to collect taxes and administer justice for him.

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Intendants

Front

What did the Huguenots do when Louis XIV canceled the Edict of Nantes?

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they left France