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The French Empire is by far the least influential of the 5 Maritime Empires during this era (Spain, Portugal, Dutch, English, French). The French will end up losing much of her empire in the next era to the British while gaining the majority of their African & European Empire. For 1450-1750, they are in direct competition with the Dutch and British in the second wave of European colonization. Don't feel bad for France here. Although they are easily the least of the five, they play a MAJOR role in the next era. The French will be the most important power in mainland Europe and change the world via the Enlightenment & French Revolution. However, here they are in the Early Modern era:

1. MERCANTILISM

2. JACQUES CARTIER

3. ST. DOMINGUE

4. 30 YEARS WAR

5. CARDINAL RICHELIEU

6. HUGUENOTS

7. LOUIS XIV

8. DIVINE RIGHT of KINGS

9. VERSAILLES

10. CENTRALIZATION of POWER

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