Question

base your answer to questions 14 - 15 on the source below and on your knowledge of social studies. speaker a: although i spread serfdom in my country, i tried to modernize our society by incorporating western technology. speaker b: i promoted culture with my support of the arts. unfortunately, i drained my countrys treasury by building my palace at versailles and involving my country in costly wars. speaker c: i gained much wealth from my overseas empire in the americas. i waged war against the protestants and lost. speaker d: i inherited the throne and imprisoned my foes without a trial. i dissolved parliament because i did not want to consult with them when i increased taxes. 14. which speaker represents the view of king louis xiv of france? 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 15. louis xiv and peter the great would most likely agree with the expression 1. \government should leave businesses alone\ 2. \countries should settle differences without war\ 3. \do not question government authority\ 4. \all men are created with natural rights\ 16. which solution would baron de montesquieu offer to avoid the enactment of tyrannical laws? (1) granting freedom of speech (2) reinstating absolute monarchies (3) separating the branches of government (4) limiting natural laws

Explanation:

1. King Louis XIV of France is known for building the Palace of Versailles and engaging in costly wars while promoting culture. Speaker B's description matches this.
2. Both Louis XIV and Peter the Great were absolute monarchs who believed in strong - central government authority and did not want their power questioned.
3. Baron de Montesquieu is famous for his theory of separation of powers to prevent tyranny.

Answer:

1. 2. B
2. 3. "do not question government authority"
3. (3) separating the branches of government