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In History / High School | 2014-02-28

Why does Louis XIV want to expand France's borders?

Asked by devantejohnson6

Answer (2)

First, he wanted to secure France's borders by expanding them.Secondly, his wife's father was the King of Spain. As a wedding gift the Louis XIV, the King of France gave Spanish Netherlands to him, though it was never really given. When the king of Spain died, XIV decided to conquer the Netherlands. (The Netherlands was conquered by Spain for a time)

Answered by Edmund | 2024-06-10

Louis XIV expanded France's borders to secure its territory, enhance economic strength, assert his dynasty, promote Catholicism, and reinforce his power as an absolute monarch. His reign aimed to create a powerful France through territorial acquisitions, although it came at a high cost to the nation. Overall, his ambitions were rooted in political strategy, economic interests, and religious goals.
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Answered by Edmund | 2024-12-20

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