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FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out
More deadly & destr. warfareTighter state control of armies
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out
More deadly & destr. warfareTighter state control of armies
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out
More deadly & destr. warfareTighter state control of armies
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC.
94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ wars get longer, bloodier, & less profitable
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out
More deadly & destr. warfareTighter state control of armies
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles
FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715)
Financially ruinous Set stage for French Revolution in 1789 (FC. 105)
Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661
Louis’ wars get longer, bloodier, & less profitable
Adoption of new weapons by both sides:
Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster
Flintlock musket Loads faster
Bayonet Don’t need pikemen
Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.:
Colonies Mkts & resources
Rds, bridges & canals
New ind’s to cut imports
Ltd. success because:Medieval econ. of tolls,
guilds, & poor agr.Govt. rules & reg’s
stifled initiative
Louis concentrates first on internal developments
Built & controlled better army through:
Supply lines to stop foraging
Strict discipl. & training
Stand. equip. & uniforms
Ltd. success because:Selling milit. offices System broke down
Big army Supply lines & discip. decay
By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies
Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP
Revokes religious freedom for
Huguenots (1685)
1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. &
Prussia
Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled
workers
Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out
More deadly & destr. warfareTighter state control of armies
Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl.
Huge court of 10,000 people at
its height
Very costly for both the state &
nobles