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    that started the nationalism trend in France. This is partly why he was known to at least his court as the Sun King The Catholic dominance in France also contributed to the country’s unity. Louis had revoked the Edicte Of Nantes and forced the Huguenots out of France. Now that everyone was practicing the same religion internal conflicts among the different religious sects was virtually nonexistent. Louis XIV believed strongly in absolutism‚ which during his 73 year reign brought France to a pinnacle

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    Final Exam Study Guide

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    Final Exam Study Guide Identifications 1. Analects- book of Confucius’ sayings and ideas; written during the Warring States period by his disciples (475-221 BC) and achieved its final form during the mid-Han dynasty; one of the central texts of Confucianism 2. Lao-Tzu- a philosopher of ancient China‚ best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching. His association with the Tào Té Chīng has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of philosophical Taoism. He is also revered as a

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    Paul Revere’s Ride 5 Ws Who- Paul Revere was the son of Huguenot silversmith‚ Apollos Rivoire. Paul Revere’s mom is Deborah Hitchborn. Paul Revere was a very smart person‚ developing skills in silversmithing and dentistry. Paul Revere became very rich both through inheritance and his skill. During the later years of his life‚ he became interested in American independence. Born January 1stt eh was a smart‚ resourceful‚ driven young man. Unfortunately his father died while Paul was only 19. In 1757

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    • A1: I found that Martin Luther’s creation of Lutheranism was significant because it started a chain reaction of straying religious theories‚ which ended the reign of the Catholic Church. Martin Luther was outraged by the Catholic Church’s exploitation and prosperity. He revealed that he disagreed with the beliefs of the Catholic Church‚ which led to him being excommunicated. Martin Luther aligned himself with the rulers of Denmark‚ Sweden‚ and Germany. His new doctrine allowed Germany to establish

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    Chapter 6: The Duel for North America TERMS AND NAMES: 1. Samuel de Champlain: an intrepid soldier and explorer whose energy and leadership fairly earned him the title‚ "Father of New France"; started establishment of Quebec in 1608 on St. Lawrence River; allied with Huron Indians and fought Iroquois for them 2. William Pitt: British general; also known as the "Great Commoner" and "Organizer of Victory"; switched British focus in war from West Indies to Quebec-Montreal area; led 1758 expedition

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    Swiss Reformation I. Political situation a. Multinational 1. West – French speaking -> Geneva 2. East – German speaking -> Zurich b. Decentralized Government 1. Semi-autonomous cantons (province or state) 2. Technically part of the HRE‚ but functions as an independent state c. Geography and language -> eastern Switzerland 1st affected by protestant reformation 1. Zurich -> Urich Zwingli a. More radical departure from RCC doctrine + ritual b. Marburg Colloquy (1529) – Martin

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    The Holy experiment William Penn holy experiment is to create a colony on the principle of self-government‚ religious toleration‚ and brotherly love. William Penn make a government which can run with the law of the people. Pennsylvania first constitution organized the government into three parts: the governor‚ the seventy two member of provisional council‚ and general assembly with two hundred member. While the proprietor held his office by hereditary‚ the council and assembly were elected by the

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    maintained more French than Catholic policies to ensure France new land such as Alsace and Roussillon. Though I clearly put country ahead of fate I also tried to prevent the spread of new faith through France by making false promises of new rights to Huguenots coupled with delays to those promises. I also had great disdain for Jansenism and its beliefs. When dealing with the French nobility‚ I tried to ensure that their power was strictly limited so the monarch could maintain control. I also rejected many

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    Michael Vazquez AP European Period 3 Presented: October 22‚ 2010 Seminar Topic: “Phillip 2 of Spain (15556-1598) built the Escorial and Louis XIV of France (1643-1715) built the Versailles. Starting with the pictures of theses palaces‚ below and on the next page‚ analyze the similarities & differences in the conception and the practices of monarchy of these two kings.” 1988 Question #3 Thesis Paragraph: King Philip II of Spain & King Louis XIV both believed in “Absolute Monarchy”

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    Encomienda-a system that permitted the conquering Spaniard to collect tribute from the natives and use them as laborers. In return‚ the holders of an eoncomienda were supposed to protect the Indians‚ pay them wages‚ and supervise their spiritual needs 9. Huguenots-French Calvinist 10. Duke of Alva- with 10‚000veteran Spanish and Italian troops to crush the William the Orange

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