9 Gr CH18 Sec2 Summary Notes & Ques

Grade 9 Social Studies Chapter 18: The Monarchs of EuropeSection 2: Absolute Monarchy and FranceUse your worksheets on the Chapter Summary to follow along.Taking Notes:Henry IV : went to war and accepted Catholicism as official religion to gain powerLouis XIII : chose a strong chief minister who worked with him to reduce the power of the Huguenots and the French nobles; became involved in the thirty year warLouis XIV : after Mazarin’s death, ruled by himself; created rituals and an extravagant lifestyle to build his image as a great ruler; fought wars to increase France’s power abroadPlease use the summary handout sheets for section2 of chapter 18 to answer the following questions. If you know the answer, please raise your hand and you may be chosen to type your answer in the space provided below each question. You will be graded on participation.What set off the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre?What is the purpose of the Edict of Nantes?Why do you think Cardinal Richelieu worked so hard to strengthen the monarchy, even though he was not the king?How were Louis XIII and Louis XIV alike? How were they different?Did the War of the Spanish Succession allow Louis XIV to increase his power and wealth? Why or why not?