Question

which of the following is not correct about the early years of the reign of louis xiv? since louis was too young to rule, his mother anne of austria, acted as his regent. since the thirty years war was in its final years, french soldiers were being called home and taxes were being gradually reduced. there were rumors that cardinal mazarin was having an affair with louis xivs regent. there were attempts to overthrow the government, which are also known as coup detats. the resources of aristocrats were being stretched due to increased war costs.

Explanation:

• Louis XIV became king as a child, so his mother Anne of Austria served as regent (this is correct).
• The final years of the Thirty Years' War required France to maintain military efforts, so taxes were increased, not reduced (this is incorrect).
• Rumors about Cardinal Mazarin and Anne of Austria were widespread during this period (this is correct).
• The Fronde were a series of coup attempts against the regency government (this is correct).
• The ongoing Thirty Years' War raised costs, straining aristocratic resources (this is correct).

Answer:

B. Since the Thirty Years' War was in its final years, French soldiers were being called home and taxes were being gradually reduced.