Louis XIV and the Church: Gallicanism; relations with Huguenots; Jansenists and Quietists
Louis XIV fought to control religion in France. He clashed with the Pope, expelled Protestant Huguenots, and persecuted Catholic groups he considered dangerously independent.
Real World
The 1685 Revocation of the Edict of Nantes forced around 200,000 skilled Huguenot craftsmen, merchants, and soldiers to flee France — many settled in England, Prussia, and the Dutch Republic, directly strengthening France's rivals.
Exam Focus
When evaluating Louis's religious policy, always link consequences back to foreign policy impact; top answers show how domestic decisions weakened France internationally.
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