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Unit 6: Louis XIV of France The Artios Home Companion Series Unit 6: Louis XIV of France Teacher Overview When King Louis XIV died in 1715 at the age of seventy-seven, the glory of France and her “Grand Monarch” had departed. Louis XIV continues to be known for his extravagance and as the leader of the golden age of France. Reading and Assignments In this unit, students will: Complete one lesson in which they will learn about the reign of Louis XIV, journaling and answering discussion questions as they read. Define vocabulary words. Painting from 1667 Read the following essays: depicting Louis XIV as a ▪ “Deep Desires that Transcend Time” by Alyssa patron of the Fine Arts. Ensminger; Winning Essay for Literary Analysis, Beulah Davis Key People Outstanding Freshman Writer Award http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/Deep.html Louis XIII ▪ “The Practices of Dr. Rank” by Denise Coday Louis XIV http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/DollHouse.html Cardinal Mazarin Watch a video on using MLA format. Jean-Baptiste http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/MLA_WCited.html Colbert Complete Grammar Review Exercises on units 1-5. Prince Eugene of Visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources. Savoy Vocabulary Lesson 1: infirm Leading Ideas History is HIS Story. God’s story of love, mercy, and redemption through Christ. He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1:9-10 God’s providential hand governs and times all events and provides for his Creation according to His plan and purposes. The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he Early Modern: Middle School Unit 6: Louis XIV of France - Page 1 needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. — Acts 17:24-27 Godly leadership and servanthood are necessary for one to be a true reforming influence. Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. — Matthew 20:26-28 God raises up and removes leaders. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. — Daniel 2:21 Literature, Composition, and Grammar Unit 6: Allegory and Literary Criticism The Pilgrim’s Progress by Paul Bunyan Literature for Units 1 - 6 http://www.ccel.org/ccel/bunyan/pilgrim.ii.html Unit 6 – Assignments Literature and Composition Read the following essays and note the information they include in their analysis: ▪ “Deep Desires that Transcend Time” by Alyssa Ensminger Winning Essay for Literary Analysis, Beulah Davis Outstanding Freshman Writer Award http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/Deep.html ▪ “The Practices of Dr. Rank” by Denise Coday http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/DollHouse.html Read your rough draft aloud and make note of sentences that do not make sense or should be changed. Look at your original sources and make note of phrases or sentences that are similar to your original source material - put quotation marks around these and cite your source using MLA format. See the following video for help with this: http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/MLA_WCited.html Grammar Complete the Units 1-5 Grammar Review Exercises on the Artios Home Companion website. Early Modern: Middle School Unit 6: Louis XIV of France - Page 2 L e s s o n O n e History Overview and Assignments The Life and Reign of Louis XIV “After becoming the official king at the age of thirteen, King Louis XIV reigned in France for over fifty years. ‘He placed in control of the different departments of the government the best men he could find; and one of his officers, the famous Colbert, managed the money matters of the kingdom in such a manner as to make his name illustrious for all time…’ ” – John Haaren Key People Prince Eugene of Savoy Louis XIII Cardinal Mazarin Louis XIV Jean-Baptiste Colbert Vocabulary infirm Reading and Assignments Review the discussion questions and vocabulary, then read the article: Louis XIV, pages 4-7. Narrate about today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration. Define the vocabulary words in the context of the reading and put the word and its definition in the vocabulary section of your history notebook. Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for Louis XIV of France additional resources. Discussion Questions 1. After Richelieu died, who did Louis XIII choose to replace him? 2. At what age did Louis the XIV become King of France? Early Modern: Middle School Unit 6: Louis XIV of France - Page 3 3. Why was Mazarin so disliked by the people of France? 4. What was Louis the XIV’s favorite pastime as a child? 5. At what age did Louis XIV take control of the government without the help of Richelieu or another minister? 6. To what was Louis XIV truly devoted while Mazarin was alive? 7. Research and prepare a class presentation on either the Palace of Versailles, The Louvre, The Trianon, or the Tuileries. Your teacher will provide detailed instructions. 8. List some of the accomplishments of Louis XIV. 9. What other historic buildings were built during the reign of Louis XIV? 10. What had the Edict of Nantes given the French people? 11. What was the result of Louis XIV overturning the Edict of Nantes? 12. Who was Prince Eugene of Savoy? Why did he hold a grudge against Louis XIV? 13. How long was the reign of Louis XIV? Adapted from the book: Famous Men of Modern Times by John H. Haaren Louis XIV (1638–1715) After the death of Richelieu, in 1642, of the things he did cost a great deal of Louis XIII, king of France, followed the money; and so he made the people of advice of his great prime minister and France pay very heavy taxes, and this called Cardinal Mazarin to fill his place. caused them to dislike him exceedingly. But Louis XIII lived only six months Finally they became so discontented after Richelieu passed away. He died in that they began a revolt known as the War 1643, and his son Louis XIV succeeded him of the Fronde, which means the War of the as king. Sling. The name was given to ridicule the Louis XIV had the longest and most revolting party who were chiefly peasants brilliant reign in the history of France; and and who were too poor to buy proper arms. the French people have always called him They were compared to the disorderly boys “The Grand Monarch.” of Paris who sometimes fought with slings, He was born in 1638, and became king and the name arose in that way. when he was but five years old. His mother This war lasted four years, and at its governed the kingdom as regent until he close Mazarin was dismissed. But he was was thirteen’ but Mazarin was retained in soon put into office again, and had even office and quickly became the real ruler of more power than before. France. As a boy, Louis XIV was more fond of Mazarin was a great statesman, but he military exercises than of study. He took was determined to have his own way. Many great delight in handling swords and Early Modern: Middle School Unit 6: Louis XIV of France - Page 4 beating drums. The boys belonging to some Louis saw that Mazarin was managing of the noble families of France were the the affairs of the nation with great skill; so playmates of the young king; and he he allowed him to do as he thought best, formed them into a company of soldiers, while His Majesty devoted himself to a life and spent some time every day in drilling of pleasure. them. But in 1661, when Louis was twenty- In 1651, when he reached the age of three, Mazarin died. The day after thirteen, he took the government into his Mazarin’s death the officers of the own hands, but Mazarin remained prime government assembled at the palace, all minister. eager to know which of them was to be the One of the first things Louis did after new prime minister. declaring himself king was to go with “To whom shall we speak in the future General Turenne into the South of France about the business of the kingdom?” asked upon a military expedition. He was greatly one of them. pleased with life in the army and came “To me,” answered the king. “Hereafter back to Paris enthusiastic about military I shall be my own prime minister.” tactics. After thus taking matters into his own “General Turenne,” said the young king, hands, he reigned for more than fifty years. “when I make war you must lead my He placed in control of the different troops.” departments of the government the best “I deeply thank you, Sire, for your good men he could find; and one of his officers, opinion of me,” replied the famous general.
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