Context to the Era: Reformation and its Consequences - Issues in France Flashcards
Why were there large divisions created between monarchs and noble people in the mid 1500s?
Because Protestantarianism was developing so quickly
What was a radical idea of Protestantarianism related to connection to God?
It said that everyone was equally connected to God no matter their wealth
What was the impact of the spread of Calvinism in terms of riots?
There was a large increase in the amount of riots
What would people do in the Calvinist riots?
They would destroy statues of Saints
What were Iconoclasts?
People who destroyed statues of icons
What did the idea of Gallicanism say?
The political authority of France ruled the French Church, not the Pope of Rome
What decade did the name of Calvinists change? What did it change to?
In the 1570’s they started to be known as Huguenots
What event happened in France in 1572?
St Bartholomews Day Massacre
What group of people were killed in the St Bartholomews Day Massacre?
Huguenots
Who managed to escape the St Bartholomews Day Massacre? What section of society was he under?
King Henry of Navarre, he was a Huguenot
When did King Henry of Navarre become King of France? What did he become known as from this?
Became King in 1589, becoming King Henry IV
What did King Henry IV of France do in 1593?
He converted France to Catholicism
When did King Henry IV create the Edict of Nantes? What did it say?
1598, Saying although France was Catholic, people could be Protestants
