Question

In the Habsburg-Valois wars of the sixteenth century, why did the Catholic French kings support the Lutheran German princes?

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A. They had a vision in which God told them to do so.

B. They wanted to keep the Holy Roman Empire fragmented.

C. They wanted to maintain open debate on religion.

D. They were paid off by the German princes.

Answer 1

The correct answer of the given question above would be option B. In the Habsburg-Valois wars of the sixteenth century, the Catholic French kings supported the Lutheran German princes because they wanted to keep the Holy Roman Empire fragmented. This fighting occurred in Germany, keeping it divided. Hope this answer helps.