Question

multiple-choice 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 sent home, with taxes 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 fronde détat.
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 Fronde were the attempts to overthrow the early government of Louis XIV's regency: this is correct.
• Cardinal Mazarin was rumored to have an affair with Anne of Austria (the regent): this is correct.
• The Thirty Years' War ended in 1648, and as it concluded, French troops were recalled and military spending was reduced, which is accurate.
• The aristocrats' resources were strained by reduced war spending (not increased) as the war ended, and their grievances stemmed from losing wartime privileges, making this statement incorrect.

Answer:

E. The resources of aristocrats were being stretched due to increased war costs