In addition to an interest in religious reform, the princes of Germany supported Martin Luther’s ideas for

Many German princes supported Luther not only because they agreed with religious reform, but also because his movement offered a way to weaken the authority of the pope and the Holy Roman Emperor. They could gain greater control over their territories and keep church wealth and taxes within their lands. These were political and economic motives, so the correct choice is political and economic reasons.

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