Why did Martin Luther's message appeal to so many German princes? Explain how they used his critique of the church to strengthen their own political positions.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Lutheran ideas empowering secular government
2. German princes as patrons of new educational institutions
3. The Holy Roman Emperor's support of the Catholic Church over the German princes and the Reformation
4. Lutheran rejection of the peasants' revolt
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