How did the Thirty Years' War influence the development of national identities in Europe?

A. It increased Spain's power over the rest of Europe.

B. It wiped out most of Europe's Protestant population.

C. It led kingdoms to establish clear boundaries.

D. It turned most of Europe against the Catholic Church.

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Warren Summers

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24 September, 04:02

How did the Thirty Years' War influence the development of national identities in Europe?

A. It increased Spain's power over the rest of Europe.

B. It wiped out most of Europe's Protestant population.

C. It led kingdoms to establish clear boundaries.

D. It turned most of Europe against the Catholic Church.

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Gerald Fuller · Answer 1

The Thirty Years' war influenced the development of national identities in Europe in the following way:

C. It led kingdoms to establish clear boundaries.

The Netherlands gained independence from Spain, Sweden gained control of the Baltic, and France was acknowledged as the preeminent Western power.