What Was the Political Rationale for Monarchs Such as Louis

question 25

Multiple Choice

What was the political rationale for monarchs such as Louis XIV and Charles II to support scientific academies?

• A) The crown hoped to gain the support of the women who hosted the salons.
• B) If the crown was seen to support scientific progress, the great minds of the academies would also be seen to support the crown.
• C) If the crown supported the academies, the new ideas and technology that were discovered would belong to the crown.
• D) The crown hoped to gain votes from the growing middle class, who were fascinated by new scientific discoveries.

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Definitions:

Policy

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, often in the form of rules, laws, or guidelines.

Multiple Locations

Multiple locations refer to the presence or operation of entities, activities, or processes in more than one geographical area, highlighting the scope or distribution of certain actions.

Prestige

The respect and admiration that an individual or organization gains based on achievements or quality.

Politician

An individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making through election or appointment to a governmental office.