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Absolutism and Revolution — Test

Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

How was King Louis XVI one of the central causes of the French Revolution?

Answer
A
He accumulated reserves of money that others needed.
B
He wanted to abolish the class system in France.
C
He made Protestantism the state religion.
D
He ruled with absolute authority.

Explanation

Louis XVI was a central cause because he ruled as an absolute monarch, holding extensive power with limited input from the people or representative bodies. This system left many people feeling they had little influence over government, while the monarchy struggled to address France’s financial and social problems. The correct choice is “He ruled with absolute authority.”

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