France's early monarchs from 978 ad were mostly controlled by the nobles. how might one characterize the role of the monarchy over the next 800 years, to 1789?
a. they grew in power and independence from the nobility
b. they ceded more power to the nobles
c. they liberalized and held democratic elections for the head of state
d. they blamed the english for everything and rioted

How did the catholic church change as a result of the council of trent? a. catholic printers were encouraged to publish translations of the bible in common languages b. members of the catholic clergy were required to avoid luxurious lifestyles c. catholics were told they could earn salvation through god’s grace alone d. european catholics were barred from initiating any conflict with protestants.