All of the following aided in the development of French absolutism except
A. the concentration of central policy-making at Versailles.
B. royal policies effectively weakening the Huguenots and the French nobles.
C. putting down rebellious challenges to royal rule.
D. Louis XIV's removal of the royal princes from the royal council.
E. the king's ability to rule directly over the internal administration of the kingdom.
Answer: E
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