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Which statement correctly identifies a political impact of the Protestant Reformation?


Protestant rulers all converted back to Catholicism following the Counter Reformation


European rulers settled their differences without resulting in war


The Pope called for a new crusade against the Muslims


Protestant rulers grew stronger because they did not have to answer to the Pope anymore

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Protestant rulers grew stronger because they did not have to answer to the Pope anymore.

Explanation: By breaking with Rome, many princes and monarchs seized church lands and authority within their realms and asserted greater political sovereignty, increasing their power relative to the papacy.