The correct answer is D) Strict absolutist control Poor management
Louis XIV the “Sun King” had the longest reign in the history of Europe, he thought God had entrusted him with the crown and he believed that he was the center of the universe and because of this, he had the “sun king” nickname.
During his reign, he had unrealistic spending habits and numerous wars which caused financial problems. In order to solve the problem, he developed a tax policy in an attempt to offset the expenses, but this caused discontent among members of the lower classes since the Nobles and clergy members were not taxed.
<u>Answer:</u>
The Dowager Empress Cixi supported the Boxers in their rebellion because the Boxers were willing to fight the foreigners and were successful to some extent.
<u>Explanation:</u>
- Initially, the Chinese government did not approve of the Boxers and tried to suppress them. But as soon as the Dowager Empress Cixi realized that the Boxers were patriotic fighters, she declared her support to the Boxers.
- Later in time, the Chinese army started joining the Boxers in their missions and the rebillion of boxers turned into a mission directly supported by the government.
The people or votes of the people
With respect to its colonies, British mercantilism meant that the government and the merchants became partners with the goal of increasing political power and private wealth, to the exclusion of other empires.
1. Why should the farm animals live better than my people?
2. Aren't there laws against this harsh treatment?