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Question 1

Louis XIV used his palace at Versailles to
 
  A) dominate the nobility and display his grandeur.
  B) pursue his interest in scientific experimentation.
  C) cultivate luxury crops and enhance royal revenue.
  D) get away from politics and spend time with his family.
  E) provide a spiritual sanctuary from a troubled world.

Question 2

The expansion of the city of Houston took place due to
 
  A) cattle ranching.
  B) the number of oil companies based there.
  C) the number of settlers drawn to a warm, dry climate.
  D) the number of railroad lines that originated there.
  E) None of these are correct.

Question 3

The economic policies of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Louis XIV's controller general of finances
 
  A) were noted for their innovation and originality.
  B) used new accounting practices to take the tax burden off the peasants.
  C) were based on the economic theory of mercantilism.
  D) gave Louis the large surplus in the treasury needed to carry out his wars.
  E) can best be described as capitalist.



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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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