Question

Which measure did Richelieu take in his effort to strengthen the French monarchy? Select one:

a. He ended the independence of the Huguenots.
b. He abolished the Edict of Nantes.
c. He incorporated the nobility into the regime, giving them positions as diplomats, soldiers, and officials.
d. He both ended the independence of the Huguenots and incorporated the nobility into the regime, giving them positions as diplomats, soldiers, and officials.
e. All these answers are correct.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter D

Regarding domestic politics, it fought the two main political forces of the kingdom: the nobility and the Protestants (Huguenots). Both formed a true state within France, negotiating with England and Germany and with other royal houses, and opposed the centralization of power advocated by the Cardinal. He faced a series of conspiracies aimed at his overthrow of power. The result was arrest, banishment or beheading for their enemies.