Which of the following was NOT one of the policies pursued by Louis XIV?
A. the promotion of economic development
B. abolishing internal tariffs
C. an attempt to make the nobles an active part of the government
D. the maintenance of a huge standing army
E. the creation of the palace at Versailles
Answer: C
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