French Wars of Religion
Which group wanted France to stay Catholic and keep traditional control of the kingdom?
The Catholic nobles.
What new religion spread in France in the 1500s and made the Catholic Church worried?
Calvinism
What 1562 event started the first war when Catholic soldiers attacked Huguenots in a church?
The Massacre of Vassy.
Which Huguenot leader became King of France in 1589?
Henry IV
What was the name of the Protestant group that wanted freedom to worship and bring reforms to France?
The Huguenots.
What were the French people called who followed Calvinism?
Huguenots
What agreement in 1563 ended the first war and gave Huguenots limited rights?
The Peace of Amboise.
Why did Henry IV change his religion to Catholicism in 1593?
To gain support from most people in France and bring peace.
Why was France weak after 1559?
The kings were very young and not strong leaders.
What 1572 event led to thousands of Huguenots being killed in Paris and all over France?
The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
Which woman ruled for her sons and tried to keep peace between Catholics and Protestants?
Catherine de’ Medici.
Why were noble families able to fight for control of the government during this time?
Because France had young and weak kings who were easy to influence.
What two rich families fought for power using religion?
The Guise family and the Bourbon family.
What was formed by strong Catholics to protect Catholic power during the wars?
The Catholic League. like the Champions League⚽
Who was the strong Catholic leader who ran the Catholic League and fought against Protestants?
Henry I, Duke of Guise.
What were Catholics afraid of when Protestants wanted changes?
They feared losing their traditions and power.
What event in 1562 started the war when Catholics attacked Protestants?
The Massacre of Vassy.
What 1598 law was made by Henry IV that gave Protestants limited freedom and ended the wars?
The Edict of Nantes.
Which important Huguenot leader was killed during the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre?
Admiral Gaspard de Coligny.