The Peace of Augsburg, the Edict of Nantes, and the Peace of Westphalia all strengthened secular rulers by giving them more power and control over their territories. These agreements allowed rulers to decide the religion of their region and limit the power of the Catholic Church. This meant that rulers could more easily enforce their own laws and decisions without interference from religious authorities. As a result, secular rulers were able to establish stronger central governments and have more control over their lands and people.
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The Peace of Augsburg, the Edict of Nantes, and the Peace of Westphalia gave secular rulers more power by allowing them to choose the religion of their region and limit the influence of the Catholic Church. This helped them establish stronger central governments and have more control over their territories.
