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AP European History - Absolutist France & Louis XIV

ap european history - absolutist france & louis xiv

originally streamed in 2020 with Steven KucklickTeacher

Learn how France became the model of absolutism under Henry IV, Cardinal Richelieu, and Louis XIV. This lecture covers the key policies, strategies, and wars that shaped French absolutism from 1589 to 1715. You'll explore how French monarchs central ...more

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units

Unit 3 – Absolutism and Constitutionalism

topics

Absolutist France 3.7 Absolutist Approaches to Power 3.1 Context of State Building from 1648-1815 3.4 Economic Development and Mercantilism 3.6 Balance of Power

timestamps

0:00
Introduction to Absolutism
3:44
Henry IV's Reign
4:48
Popularity and Reforms
6:56
Henry IV's Assassination
7:26
Cardinal Richelieu's Role
8:28
Increasing Monarchy Power
9:32
Disbanding Private Armies
10:36
Districts and Intendants
11:38
Anti-Habsburg Approach
13:43
The Fronde Uprisings
15:51
Louis XIV Takes Throne
16:54
Sun King Strategies
18:56
Absolutist Propaganda
20:32
Palace of Versailles
25:15
Religious Conformity
28:25
Colbert and Mercantilism
33:07
Louis XIV's Wars
35:14
War of Devolution
36:48
Franco-Dutch War
38:51
Nine Years' War
39:53
Spanish Succession War
45:09
Treaty of Utrecht
49:18
Louis XIV's Legacy
53:32
Exam Tips and Wrap-Up
56:42
Final Goodbye

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