Which is NOT a way that Versailles helped Louis XIV maintain his power? a) Versailles was a simple cottage that demonstrated Louis XIV’s submission to the people of France.
b) Louis XIV housed his government at Versailles so he could keep an eye on them.
c) Ambitious nobles were kept busy and far away from anything that might threaten the king’s power.

Definitely A. I studied European history and un was not fun but Louis XIV was a pretty interesting guy. He was what’s considered an absolute monarch, meaning he wanted all the power. In order to secure it he made his people rely on him. Basically, he wanted his subjects to feel like he was almighty and followed the Divine Right of Kings very closely. He is even well known for declaring “I am the state.” Btw Versailles a MASSIVE palace that was so expensive to build that it pushed France near bankruptcy at the time so it’s kinda obvious.

I’m guessing a as well