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Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

ASpain became a predominately Protestant nation.
BThe power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.
CCatholic Church leaders refused to make any changes in church practices.
DThe Catholic Church accepted the dominance of the new Protestant religions in Italy, France, and Germany.

Verified Answer :

the answer is B the power of the catholic church in Europe was weakened

The correct answer is "B".

The Reformation was a movement in Christianity that appeared in the mid-16th century in Europe. Martin Luther is considered to have introduced this concept with the publishing of his work titled "The Ninety-Five Theses" in 1517. It proposes a restructuring of the common beliefs and practices of the church. it was a common practice for political leaders to use reformation as an ideological tool in order to extend their power at the expense of the Roman Catholic Church.