18.2-18.3 Questions
Why did the Stuarts have trouble with Parliament?
Both James and Charles wanted to rule as an absolute monarchy.
Which of these rights do we enjoy today?
Free speech. Free election. No cruel and unusual punishment.
Describe how the power of the French monarchy increased under Henry IV, Louis XIII, and Louis XIV.
HENRY IV: He issued the Edict of Nantes. He made many meaningful reforms. LOUIS XIII: He took power from the Huguenots. He took power from the nobles. LOUIS XIV: He was the poster child for absolute monarchy. He built the palace at Versailles.
What were some high points and low points in the life of Henry IV?
HIGH POINTS: Being crowned king of a largely Catholic country. The Edict of Nantes. Many successful reforms. LOW POINTS: The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Having to fight his to the throne of France.
How could Louis XIV have improved his legacy?
He could have put on emphasis on strategy than on his personal appearance.
What was the cartoonist saying about the impact of Cromwell's foreign involvements?
He is saying that they were expensive and harmful to England.
What were the effects of the siege of La Rochelle?
It made all French churches Catholic. It shows the Huguenots that resistance was futile.
Why would the demolition of the nobles' castles diminish their military power?
It made the nobles vulnerable to the French troops under Cardinal Richelieu's control.
Why is the English Bill of Rights important to both the English and American people?
It provided rights that are important to this day. They would form the basis of the Bill of Rights in our Constitution.
How does this affect the meaning?
It shows that Cromwell was not an effective leader because he was not aware of what was happening around him.
What did Louis XIV mean by "L'état, c'est moi"?
It signaled that he intended to rule on his own.
What were some effects of the English Civil War?
It temporarily ended the monarchy. It ended the House of Lords. It restricted English social life.
Why was Versailles important?
It was a clear symbol of the king's considerable power.
What was the basic conflict between James I and Parliament?
James I could not get money form Parliament.
As we consider the cartoon on page 548, consider is Cromwell aware of what is going on behind him?
No.
Why did Charles I have a hard time raising money for an army, while Parliament did not?
Parliament was the only one able to finance an army.
How were the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution similar and different?
SIMILAR: Both did not involve violence. DIFFERENCE: In the Glorious Revolution, the king and queen had to accept limits on their power.
Whom did Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu see as their enemies?
The Huguenots. The French nobility. The Hapsburg Family.
List in order the major events in the conflict between French Huguenots and Catholics.
The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Henry IV conversion to Catholicism. The Edict of Nantes.
Which monarch separated England from the Roman Catholic Church?
The Tudors.
What were some main events during Louis XIV's reign?
The building of his grand palace at Versailles. The cancellation of the Edict of Nantes. The War of the Spanish Succession. The Treaty of Utrecht.
Attributed to Henry IV is the quotation, "Paris is well worth a mass." What does this statement mean?
The kingdom of France was worth his Catholic conversion.
Identify the causes of the decreasing power of the monarchy.
The kings believed in absolute monarchies while Parliament wanted to remain independent of the king. Charles I was overthrown. The English Bill of Rights was passed.
Why did the English people differ in their views on the execution of Charles I?
The people who supported the monarchy believed Parliament did not have the authority to execute the king.
How did the Puritans get their name?
They wanted to purify the Church of England.
What did Henry VIII and Elizabeth I work with Parliament to do?
They worked with Parliament to pass laws to help the monarch achieve desired results.
Why did Elizabeth I need to get along with the English Parliament?
To get Parliament to pass laws supporting her policies.
What happened during the Glorious Revolution?
William and Mary were given the English throne by Parliament after they signed on to the English Bill of Rights.
