New Monarchies and State Centralization
Which of the following statements best explains how the rise of New Monarchies from 1450 to 1648 altered traditional feudal governance in Europe?
A
It weakened national states by promoting independent city-states and local autonomy.
B
It centralized power in the hands of the monarch, reducing the autonomy of feudal lords and promoting a unified state.
C
It reinforced the power of regional lords by decentralizing authority and maintaining feudal fragmentation.
D
It had no effect on political structures, as feudal practices continued unchanged.
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