Philip II Augustus greatly increased the power of the French monarchy by

Question

Multiple choice question.

A)
forming the first French parliament by meeting with representatives of the three estates.

B)
expanding the royal mint.

C)
waging war on the rulers of England and gaining control of Normandy, Maine, Anjou, and Aquitaine.

D)
defeating King William at the Battle of Hastings

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) waging war on the rulers of England and gaining control of Normandy, Maine, Anjou, and Aquitaine.

Philip II Augustus significantly increased the power of the French monarchy through military conquests that expanded French territory and centralized royal authority.