Question

Which of the following factors contributed to a decline in France's economy

Answer 1

1. Religious and territorial conflicts between states created fear and uncertainty.
-> 17th century was a period of great disruption in Europe; conflicts led to continuous warfare.

2. The growth of armies by government to deal with conflicts caused rulers to raise taxes to pay troops.
-> population already suffering

3. Heavy taxes led to additional unrest and peasant revolts.

In response to these crises, monarchs tried to impose order by increasing their own power.