Richeleu Flashcards
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Who was Richeleu?
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A Frenchman who institutionalized a “Rational Reorganization of the French Government”. He aimed to have the educational system in France produce more graduates in the scientific, practical professions and fewer in the general arts.
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What was innovative about Richeleu?
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In many ways the modern republic and its equivalent, the constitutional monarchy are his creation.
3
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What did Richeleu do best?
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He set out to create an honest administration and an honest tax collection system.
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What was Richeleu’s perspective on governing?
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He said that “Punishments and rewards are the two most i
