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King Louis weakens nobles & strengthens government
King Louis weakened the power of nobles by excluding them from his councils and increased the power of government agents call Intendants. He also increased the dominance of the government who collected taxes and administered justice. -
King Louis attempts to expand France
Louis invades Spanish Netherlands and gained 12 towns. He then tried to conquer the Dutch Netherlands and failed to do so. -
France fights additional wars
King Louis decided to fight more wars to try and gain more land, but failed. He continued this so much that a Europeanwide alliance was formed to stop France. -
King Louis expands the Palace of Versailles
Louis expanded this palace to proof his absolute power. This palace was the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 - 1790. -
King Louis' supports the arts
Louis made art very popular, including ballet and opera. He also believed the purpose of art was to glorify the king and promote values that supported Louis' absolute rule. -
King Louis gets rid of the Edict of Nantes
King Louis slows down the economic process of France, he cancels the Edict of Nantes. Which protects religious rights of Huguenots. Because of this action skilled workers and buisnessmen fled the country. Louis did not like their religion. -
War of the Spanish Succession
Various European countries fought to prevent the Bourbon family from controlling France and Spain.
