Which statement best explains the relationship between secular political leaders and the Protestant Reformation?


Secular political leaders were not concerned with religious conflicts.

Invasions by the Ottoman Empire forced the Holy Roman Empire to ally with Protestant Reformers.

All secular political leaders rejected the Council of Trent in favor of Lutheranism.

Political disputes within the Holy Roman Empire created alliances between German princes and Protestant reformers

Political disputes within the Holy Roman Empire created alliances between German princes and Protestant reformers.