The Reign of Louis XIV

Louis’s last years were more glorious than

sad

France ranked above all other European nations in art, literature, and statesmanship during Louis’s reign

 Constant warfare and the construction of the Palace of Versailles did not affect the power of France.

The war of the Spanish succession happened because of the assassination of the Spanish king.

The War of Spanish succession continued for 6 years.

The Treaty of Nijmegen ended the War of Spanish Succession

Louis XIII invaded the Spanish Netherlands in an effort to expand France’s boundaries

After Colbert’s death, Louis announced a policy that slowed France’s economic progress.

Jean Baptiste Colbert believed in the theory of Capitalism..

Nobles were responsible for collecting taxes and administering justice.