The Peace of Augsburg (1555), Edict of Nantes (1598), and Peace of Westphalia (1648) collectively diminished the influence of the Catholic Church and religious authorities, allowing secular rulers to assert greater control over their territories and the religious practices of their subjects. By establishing principles of religious tolerance and sovereignty, these agreements enabled monarchs to unify their realms under a singular authority, ultimately strengthening their political power and autonomy.
In two Sentences, Explain how the Peace of Augsburg, the Edict of Nantes, and the Peace of Westphalia all strengthened secular rulers.
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