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Finance and the economy: the reforms of Colbert; taxation; trade and communications within France; mercantilism; overseas trade and colonisation.
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The establishment of Absolutism at home, 1661–1685
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Finance and the economy: the reforms of Colbert; taxation; trade and communications within France; mercantilism; overseas trade and colonisation
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What was one of the key financial reforms implemented by Jean-Baptiste Colbert during Louis XIV's reign?
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One of the key financial reforms implemented by Colbert was the establishment of the French East India Company.
Key terms
- Absolutism: A political system in which a single ruler holds absolute power, often justified by divine right.
- Colbertism: The economic policies associated with Jean-Baptiste Colbert, focusing on state intervention in the economy to promote national wealth.
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Confusing Colbert's role with Louis XIV's: Acknowledge Colbert's role as a key architect of economic policy under Louis XIV, highlighting his specific reforms and their impacts.
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