What Was the Ancien Regime

question 43

Multiple Choice

What was the ancien regime?

• A) The established monarchy that existed before the current governmental system
• B) A system created by Louis XIV that consisted of an absolutist state, the Catholic Church, and a system of taxes and feudal princes that burdened peasants, urban workers, and the middle class
• C) The Catholic Church before the Reformation
• D) The military in premodern times
• E) A system created by Charlemagne that consisted of an absolutist state, the Catholic Church, and a system of taxes and feudal princes that burdened peasants, urban workers, and the middle class.

Understand the historical trends in real GDP per person growth rates globally.

Identify factors contributing to variations in productivity and real GDP per person across countries.

Comprehend the concept of productivity and how it is measured.

Recognize the relationship between real GDP per person, standards of living, and economic growth.

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