oreign exports and reserves. The king became the center of this new power. The last major point which increased political power was the reorganizing of the central governments in both England and in France. The economic changes in this century required new relationships between the King and his subjects. In England, the parliament because of this need, grew to have power over the king and cause great toleration of people's beliefs, in addition to keeping a strong central government. In France, the Parliaments of Henry IV were totally changed by the next active king, Louis XIV. Louis XIV created a powerful monarchy the gave him absolute power. He used the slogans "One king, one law, one faith" and "I am the state" to demonstrate his attitudes toward what a leader should be in the setting of seventeenth century France. These three points of show how France and England adapted to the needs of the seventeenth century. While similar pressures existed in each county, such as finances and religious differences, each responded in a manner based on the philosophies and cultures of their land. This increase in political power has vastly effected the destinies of both these countries forever....
