Frederik received the oath of allegiance at a combined meeting of the four estates in Christiania, the nobles refusing to recognize him as monarch. Frederik guaranteed rights of cities and increased noble privileges.
Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve sent to Norway as stadholder. Gyldenløve was sympathetic to Norwegian difficulties and introduced significant reforms, including tax cuts and curtailment of abuse by officials.
Christian V's Norwegian Law sought to codify laws of Norway. It established the principle of equality before the law and protected some personal liberties.
Frederik IV began his reign by touring Norway. He set up a permanent Commission of Akershus to handle government business and decrease the work referred to Copenhagen.
In an effort to conserve Norwegian forests, the lumber industry was severely regulated. As a result, the industry was concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy individuals.
Development of manufactures: Factories, ironworks, and flour mills established. Mining flourished, but Norway still lagged behind Danish industry with its larger firms and circumscribed government assistance.
