Which action did french kings take to increase royal power

Many increased power by conquering or discovering new lands setting up their countries as power bases for the new markets the discoveries open up such as tobacco and corn from the new world. They also granted land and titles to people who must in turn swear allegiance to the monarch. This strengthened their power base.

A. southerners underestimated republicans eagerness to end slavery.

Ataxation measure enacted to raise revenues for a standing british army in america