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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.