Question

Did the protestant reformation increase or decrease the power of european monarchs? explain.

Answer 1

Answer:monarchs gained power

Step-by-step explanation:

Monarchs got stronger and popes got weaker the popes are replaced by monarchs

Answer 2

Their power increased.

Many of the countries declared their independence from the Catholics so the king now also became the main religious ruler. Before that, they would often clash with the Pope on who was the true ruler of people, but with the protestant reformation they could be everything and rule as they saw fit because they couldn't have the pope intervene.