GH2 - HW#43                            6-7-04

Read page 426-430
complete (1-5) on page 430

1. Identify: St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, Edict of Nantes, Fronde, Versailles,
Moliere, War of the Spanish Succession

2. Define: intendant, balance of power

3a. What were the effects of the French wars of religion?

3b. How did Henry IV rebuild French unity?

4. Describe one way each of the following strengthened the power of the French monarchy;
a) Richelieu, b) Louis IV,  c) Colbert

5. Critical Thinking: On his deathbed Louis XIV told his heir, "I have loved war too well; do not
copy me in this, nor in the lavish expenditures I have made."  Why do you think Louis gave this advice?