As Louis XIII's chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu was most successful in which of the following policies?

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Cardinal Richelieu is known for his policy of strengthening the central role of the monarchy in domestic and foreign policy. He believed that a strong centralized government was necessary for France to maintain its power and influence in Europe. He worked to expand the power of the king and to reduce the power of the nobility and regional authorities. This policy helped to lay the groundwork for the absolutist rule of Louis XIV. While Richelieu did play a role in the persecution of Huguenots, he did not expand their political or social rights.

As Louis XIII's Chief Minister, Cardinal Richelieu Was Most Successful