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During which war were the French peasants heavily taxed, leading to unrest?
During which war were the French peasants heavily taxed, leading to unrest?
Who served as regent for Louis XIV until he was old enough to take the throne?
Who served as regent for Louis XIV until he was old enough to take the throne?
What system did Cardinal Richelieu create to strengthen the French government?
What system did Cardinal Richelieu create to strengthen the French government?
Who was the advisor to Anne of Austria during Louis XIV's early years?
Who was the advisor to Anne of Austria during Louis XIV's early years?
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What title is often associated with Louis XIV due to his reign?
What title is often associated with Louis XIV due to his reign?
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What was the impact of The Fronde on a young Louis XIV?
What was the impact of The Fronde on a young Louis XIV?
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Why did Louis XIV decide to turn a small hunting lodge west of Paris into the palace of Versailles?
Why did Louis XIV decide to turn a small hunting lodge west of Paris into the palace of Versailles?
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How did Louis XIV ensure that nobles became dependent on the king's generosity to survive?
How did Louis XIV ensure that nobles became dependent on the king's generosity to survive?
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What was the opportunity cost of Louis XIV's decision to spend so much money on building the palace of Versailles?
What was the opportunity cost of Louis XIV's decision to spend so much money on building the palace of Versailles?
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How did Jean-Baptiste Colbert contribute to stabilizing the treasury during Louis XIV's reign?
How did Jean-Baptiste Colbert contribute to stabilizing the treasury during Louis XIV's reign?
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