This group received significant rights in France under the terms of the 1598 Edict of Nantes (“nont”). For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this group, whose leader Gaspard de Coligny (“gas-PARR duh koh-leen-YEE”) was assassinated in 1572. His assassination sparked the Saint Bartholomew’s Day massacre, which targeted this religious minority.
ANSWER: Huguenots [prompt on Calvinists or French Protestants]
[10h] The Edict of Nantes was revoked by a 1685 edict named after this palace. That edict named after this palace ended state tolerance for Protestantism, and allowed persecution of Huguenots by billeting dragoons in their homes.
ANSWER: Palace of Fontainebleau [or Château de Fontainebleau; accept Edict of Fontainebleau]
[10e] This king issued the Edict of Fontainebleau as part of his campaign against Protestantism. This so-called “Sun King” ruled France for over 72 years.
ANSWER: Louis XIV [prompt on Louis]
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