Question

Which statements about Richelieu, chief minister to Louis XIII of France are correct?

1. He was a Catholic cardinal who worked to support the interests of the state.

2. He supported the great nobles in their continuing dispute with the French monarchy.

3. He reduced taxation and the costs of government.

4. He restricted the independence of the Huguenots.

Answer options are:

A) 2 and 3
B) 1 and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

a