Question

When Law came to France in 1714, he renewed his acquaintance with the nephew of King Louis XIV, the Duke of Orleans. The duke became Regent of France after the king's death in 1715. The regent served as ruler while the heir to the throne, five-year-old Louis XV, was still a minor. The duke recalled Law's financial prowess and sought his advice and assistance in straightening out France's financial mess left over from years of reckless spending under Louis XIV.–"John Law and the Mississippi Bubble,"Jon MoenWhat made the Duke of Orleans seek John Law’s help?

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When Law came to France in 1714, he renewed his acquaintance with the nephew of King Louis XIV, the Duke of Orleans. The duke became Regent of France after the king's death in 1715. The regent served as ruler while the heir to the throne, five-year-old Louis XV, was still a minor. The duke recalled Law's financial prowess and sought his advice and assistance in straightening out France's financial mess left over from years of reckless spending under Louis XIV.

–"John Law and the Mississippi Bubble,"

Jon Moen

What made the Duke of Orleans seek John Law’s help?

Law was an important acquaintance of the new French king.

Law was known for being successful in the world of economics.

Law held economic control of another colony in North America.

Law was a regent, which was a major position within the French government.  

answer is B.  Law was known for being successful in the world of economics.

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