Question

Which action did French kings take to increase royal power

Answer 1

WH quick check 8.4:

D
D
A
A
A

C

BC

C

Answer 2

Many increased power by conquering or discovering new lands setting up their countries as power bases for the new markets the discoveries open up such as tobacco and corn from the new world. They also granted land and titles to people who must in turn swear allegiance to the monarch. This strengthened their power base.