Question

Three of the following enabled Philip II "Augustus" to strengthen the French monarchy. Which did NOT?

A.) He defeated attempts by England and the Holy Roman Empire to dominate France.
B.) He used paid royal officials to improve royal control in the provinces.
C.) He allied himself with Henry II of England to weaken the power of the French nobility.
D.) He participated in the Albigensian Crusade gaining control of southern France.

Answer 1

C) He allied himself with Henry II of England to weaken the power of the French nobility.

Step-by-step explanation:

Philip II also known as Philip Augustus was King of France from 1180 to 1223. He was the first proclaimed King of France. His predecessors had been known as kings of the Franks.

Of all the options given the false one is the C because Philip did not ally with Henry II. He did the opposite to maintain control over French territory that the King of England wanted to keep for his own country.

I hope this answer helps you.

Answer 2

"He allied himself with Henry II of England to weaken the power of the French nobility." is the one among the following choices given in the question that did not. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope that the answer has helped you.