What were the consequences of Louis XIV's revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685?
A) A period of great religious toleration commenced during which Protestants and Jews enjoyed complete freedom of religion in France.
B) The Calvinists lost all their rights, their churches and schools were closed, and they were forced to convert to Catholicism, leading thousands to flee the country.
C) Protestants were deported en masse to France's colonies in the New World so that they would no longer disrupt political affairs in France.
D) Catholics began to massacre Protestants throughout France, forcing Louis XIV to imprison all Protestants to keep the peace.
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