Question

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during the reformation, many german princes supported martin luther to assert their independence from the holy roman emperor and the pope. the resulting peace of augsburg (1555) was a significant political outcome because it
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ended the power of absolute monarchs in germany
allowed each german ruler to choose the religion of his state
united all german nobles and princes under one faith
gave the pope direct control over german territories

Explanation:

The Peace of Augsburg (1555) was a significant political outcome of the Reformation. It allowed each German ruler (prince) to choose the religion (either Lutheranism or Catholicism) of their state. The other options are incorrect: it did not end absolute monarchs in Germany, did not unite all German nobles/princes under one faith (in fact, it recognized religious division), and did not give the pope direct control over German territories (it reduced papal influence in German states' religious affairs).

Answer:

allowed each German ruler to choose the religion of his state