Huguenots

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is Huguenots known for?Influence on Enlightenment thought, emphasis on education and literacy
2. What is the theological foundation?Calvinism, emphasizing predestination and the authority of scripture
3. What is the peak emigration period?Post-1685, following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
4. Why did many Huguenots leave France?After the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685, the king stopped protecting them. They were forced to leave because they could no longer practice their religion safely.
5. Where did Huguenot refugees go?They went to many places, like England, the Dutch Republic, Switzerland, Brandenburg-Prussia, and the American colonies.

Calvinism: A major branch of Protestantism founded by John Calvin, emphasizing God's sovereignty and predestination.
Edict of Nantes: A 1598 French royal decree granting substantial rights to Calvinist Protestants (Huguenots) in a predominantly Catholic nation.
Diaspora: The dispersion of any people from their original homeland, often due to persecution or disaster.
Brain Drain: The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country.