Either communist oppression or Germany's strength. I'm not sure.
The holy roman emperor (Henry IV) wanted to make the church independent from secular rulers so he banned the practice of Lay Investiture. The pope (Gregory VII) excommunicated him and went to find a new emperor when Henry IV confessed to him he was a sinner and Gregory forgave him. But Henry was so butt hurt about it that he sent to roman military to kill the pope.
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There are 2 answers that fits the meaning of interest groups. It is letter b and c. Interest groups are also called pressure group. This are group of people or an organization that has the concers and trying to influence public policy in thier favor. They are concerns with various issues or problems that gave them hindrances to win control of the government. They pressure the policy makers by lobbying.