Lesson 1 - French Wars of Religion Unit 6
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What was significant about the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre to the Wars of Religion on France?
-It led to the freedom of religion for all citizens -The Huguenot faction was fatally wounded -It caused the Huguenots to flee France -The Huguenot religion gained many followers
Magistrate
A term for government official.
Huguenot
French Protestant; followed the teachings of John Calvin
Henry IV
King of France who became a Roman Catholic to bring political peace to his country
Gaspard de Coligny
Leader of the Huguenots
Guise Family
Leaders of the Roman Catholic faction during the Wars of Religion on France
Edict of Nantes
Provided Huguenots the freedom to establish their own churches.
What was the purpose of the Catholic League?
To end Protestantism
