Jean Colbert, king Louis 14th’s finance minister implemented mercantilist policies to reduce France’s debt, improve domestic industry, expand colonial holdings, and created a favorable balance of trade. King Louis 14 wars undid these improvement spinning machine powered by water wheel, invented by Richard Arkwright A war fought over the Spanish throne. Louis XIV wanted it for his grandson and fought a war against the Dutch, English, and the Holy Roman who wanted to maintain the balance of power. Made sure seeds were planted at exact intervals and made sure they were covered with dirt

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Parliament restores the monarchy after the protectorate and appoints Charles 2nd. King Louis the 14th sent representatives of himself to implement his policies across France. Undermined the authority of local governors and the nobility Nations who expanded their military found themselves on the winning side of balance of power. Started an arms race as France, Sweden and others rapidly expanded their military after the 30 years war Before factories, goods during the Industrial Revolution were mainly made in peoples homes through the putting out system

Tried to shape Russian culture to fit the image of Western Europe. Ex: Beard tax The 30 years war weakened the influence of the Catholic Church and the growing merchant class wanted more stability. Divine right to rule, conflicts with parliament over money needed to put down rebellions, and conflict with puritans over religion. King Charles I married a catholic. Included provisions for parliament, not the monarch to levy taxes. Stipulated that when parliament made a law, it couldn't be overturned by the monarch

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