Question

The 1555 Peace of Augsburg did bring temporary peace, but meanwhile, monarchs were starting to see a need to _________________ _________________ and ____________________ the exercise of state power so they could tax more to buy new weapons, harbors, ships,etc.

Answer 1

Centralize ; Professionalize

Step-by-step explanation:

The treaty of Peace of Augsburg is a treaty between the forces of Lutheran princes and Charles V. This treaty between them ended the struggle of religion between the two groups and it allowed the princess in Holy Roman empire to select which religion would have reign in their principality.

It was signed on 25th September in the year 1555. This is also known as the Augsburg Settlement.

The settlement between the two groups brought temporary peace but the monarchs were planning to centralize and also professionalize the state power in order to take control and collect more taxes to buy harbors, new weapons, ships, etc.