The correct answer is that it increased their power
The standing armies were controlled by the kings and since the kings enjoyed the support of the people who started having nationalistic tendencies the support for standing armies grew as well. This was combined with the fact that nobles started losing influence and support which means that they wouldn't be able to have armies at their side and there would be a standing army of the entire nation.
There are three reasons for the growth of representative self-government in the 13 colonies. One of them is the population growth: this allowed cities to be formed and at the same time centers of government appeared. Another reason is the development of an independent economy: this allowed some colonies to issue their own money. And last but not least, the attempts of the British to control and dominate their colonies: this made the colonies to really want to have a self-government and their citizens to decide who they want to rule over them.
What is the module? You should be more specific in your questions.
