King Louis XIV, also known as the sun king, said "I am the state". What did he mean by this?

A He owns all of France.
B He can determine who is married to.
C He alone was the government.
D He controls the religious beliefs of the country

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King Louis XIV, also known as the sun king, said "I am the state". What did he mean by this?

A He owns all of France.
B He can determine who is married to.
C He alone was the government.
D He controls the religious beliefs of the country

Isry · Answer

Who was King Louis XIV what period was he king of France during?

RandomGuy · Answer

well I know he was king of France during the French Revolution and before that I think

Isry · Answer

What was the complaint of the people during the French Revolution?

RandomGuy · Answer

well taxes were a big issue that people were complaining about, and famines. Then there are also the complaints about the third estate with the power and type of government, but idk if I'm correct or not

Isry · Answer

Okay that's correct. So what is the context that King Louis said this in?

RandomGuy · Answer

so I think option A best explains this context?

Isry · Answer

I agree with that.