HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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What did Louis XIV do that led people to rejoice his death and revolt against the French monarchy?
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he went towar with America
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he ran up the debt of France and made the lowerclasses pay
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he gave all the power to the nobles
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he wanted to isolate France from the rest ofEurope
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -With the help of Colbert, he oversaw the administrative and financial reorganisation of his realm, and also set up manufactures and worked to boost trade. With Louvois he reformed the army and enjoyed a string of military victories. After 72 years on the throne, Louis XIV died on 1 September 1715.
Detailed explanation-2: -Louis saw and treated his subjects with contempt throughout his life. He saw it as their duty to fund his royal lifestyle, and little evidence exists of any sympathy Louis might have had for their poverty.
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