Why was there toleration of the Huguenots?

Why was there toleration of the Huguenots?

1. Colbert Influence

   • Many craftsmen=protestant
   • effect the economy
   • tapistry,glass,trade

2. Edict of Nantes

   • It was law-so hard to avoid it
   • but was revoked in 1683-shows legal protection isn't significant

3. Wars

   • main focus as Hugs weren't causing trouble
   • Needed home to be stable while at war
   • dutch,9 yr and devolution war

4. Frondes

   • Helped during
   • wasn't fighting-enemy