Which actions did French kings take to increase royal power?

A. Opposed the church, eliminated bureaucracy, extended royal lands.
B. Won support of the church , built bureaucracy, antagonized the middle class.
C. Formed the Estates-General, Eliminated bureaucracy, granted town charters.
D. Granted town charters, introduced national tax, attended royal lands.

1 answer

To increase royal power, French kings primarily took actions that included winning the support of the church, building a bureaucratic system, and fostering relationships with various social classes, including the middle class. Therefore, the most accurate answer among the options provided is:

B. Won support of the church, built bureaucracy, antagonized the middle class.

This option indicates their efforts to consolidate power through alliances with the church and creating a structured administration, though antagonizing the middle class could lead to resistance in the long term.