Question

Which statement best describes what happened if a German prince decided a state was catholic in the late 1500s

Answer 1

"C.Lutherans could stay, but they had to pay higher taxes" would be the best option, but this depends somewhat on the specific time period in the 1500s, since the rules changed slightly in the latter half.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D. "Lutherans had to change their religion or leave the state." During 1500s the Holy Roman Empire was experiencing changes as four forces contended for supremacy. This was reflected in Germany, as the princes had the power to establish if a religion should be followed in a state or not. If a German prince decided a state was catholic, other religion practitioners such as lutherans had to change to catholics or leave the state.