Why was the gothic style of architecture actually developed?

It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Originating in 12th century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as Opus Francigenum ("French work") with the term Gothic first appearing during the later part of the Renaissance.

It was basically a trend to the French and everyone wanted it in their homes, buildings, and anywhere they could build stuff!