Question

How did Louis XIV strengthen his monarchy? Select all that apply

Answer 1

• To strengthen the monarchy, Louis XIV applied the strategies of Richelieu.

• He extended the government and selected intendants, royal administrators who collected taxes, hired soldiers and brought out his policies in the areas.

Policies of Richelieu:

• He decreased the authority of local nobles, who controlled much of France.

• He built up the French soldiery utilizing it to overcome nobles' armies.

• He improved the French administration and managed to develop the French economics.

• He also organized the government and sought to control the power of the nobles.