What Was the Significance of Cardinal Richelieu's Decision to Aid

question 59

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Cardinal Richelieu's decision to aid the Lutheran king Gustavus Adolphus's invasion of the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War?

• A) It demonstrated that political interests had come to outweigh religious concerns.
• B) It showed that the French were so desperate to defeat the Germans that they would give money to Sweden, their long-standing enemy.
• C) It illustrated the extent to which Protestants had taken over France, as they had sided with the Lutherans in the religious conflict.
• D) It betrayed France's military weaknesses and left the country open to an invasion by the Spanish military.

Understand the distinction between gross pay, net pay, and the role of taxes in personal finance.

Calculate and interpret net worth and its significance.

Identify different types of liabilities and understand their impact on personal finance.

Understand the purpose and components of a cash flow statement.

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