In the Thirty Years’ War, France fought against both the Holy Roman Empire and Spain in order to

Question

Multiple choice question.

A)
gain political leadership in Europe.

B)
win religious freedom for its citizens.

C)
preserve the divine right of kings.

D)
purge the Catholic Church of corruption.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) gain political leadership in Europe.

France's involvement in the Thirty Years' War was largely driven by its desire to weaken the influence of the Habsburgs, who ruled both the Holy Roman Empire and Spain, and to assert itself as a leading power in European politics.