APFIVE From Dynastic to Territorial Sovereignty
Which of the following trends best reflects the shift from dynastic to territorial sovereignty during state-building in Europe (1648-1815)?
A
The strengthening of royal power based primarily on hereditary authority and divine right.
B
The reliance on mercenary forces to expand the borders of dynastic realms.
C
The persistence of feudal loyalties and personal allegiances between lords and vassals.
D
The increasing emphasis on centralized bureaucracies controlling defined territories and protecting citizens.
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