The Reformation Had a Major Political Impact on the Holy

Multiple Choice

The Reformation had a major political impact on the Holy Roman Empire,among other reasons,because

A) the Protestant emphasis on obedience to secular authorities centralized the Empire into a unified German state.
B) the separation of church and state weakened both.
C) feudal princes and Protestant communities allied to keep the Emperor weak.
D) the resulting wars of religion enabled the Emperor to increase his power, finally breaking the power of feudalism.
E) Protestants effectively turned the Empire into a theocracy.