34.2k views
1 vote
Why were government intendants not supposed to be aristocrats?

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

The French monarchy did not intend for religious toleration to be permanent, as religious pluralism was not regarded as a 17th century virtue.

Step-by-step explanation:

He weakened the power of the nobles by excluding them from his councils. In contrast, he increased the power of the government agents called intendants, who collected taxes and administered justice. To keep power under central control, he made sure that local officials communicated regularly with him.

User Marjory
by
7.8k points

Related questions

asked Jul 8, 2024 165k views
Alseether asked Jul 8, 2024
by Alseether
7.5k points
1 answer
1 vote
165k views
asked Oct 11, 2017 61.7k views
Sogartar asked Oct 11, 2017
by Sogartar
8.2k points
1 answer
2 votes
61.7k views