The Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre by Francis Dubois

“Paris is worth a Mass”

Henry IV of France

Once upon a time. . .• Create a children’s book about the

French Wars of Religion.• You may do this with a partner or 2 (if

needed).• It should have the following:

– At least 6-8 pages– A storyline with a beginning, middle, and end.– A moral or epilogue to the story– Description of the primary characters of the

events– A simple (at least) map of France and where

the events took place (somewhere in the book or on the cover).

– A “clever” title

French Wars of Religion

• Do Now: Read the Edict of Nantes by Henry of Navarre (pp. 223-225 in the Document Reader).

The Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre by Francis Dubois

Create a timeline of the French Wars of Religion

•Read the provided pages on the French wars of Religion•Use 8-10 events to show the pushing and shoving and escalation of activities between the Catholics and the Huguenots during the time period•Be sure to show the cause and effect of these events