<p>Louis XIV by Matthew Etton </p><p>1. Explain his quote, “One King, One Law, One Faith”</p><p>2. Explain the quote. “I am the state.”</p><p>3. Why does Louis get involved in so many wars? </p><p>4. How did he try to increase his power? France’s power? </p><p>5. How did he view the Huguenots and what did he try to do about it?</p><p>6. What problems did Louis cause that eventually brought France to revolt?</p><p>Saint Simon’s Portrait of Louis</p><p>1. Describe why Louis’ vanity was such a problem?</p><p>2. Why does Saint-Simon point out Louis’ distaste for all merit, intelligence, education, and for all independence of character?</p><p>3. Why does the 2nd paragraph contrast with the first?</p><p>4. What is the author saying about Louis’ character in the 2nd paragraph?</p><p>Madam Sevigne’s Portrait</p><p>1. What is Vatel’s role at the Chantilly court? 2. Create a timeline of events in Vatel’s day.</p><p>3. What leads Vatel to commit suicide? What was his motivation for doing good?</p>