Match the causes on the left with the effects on the right

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Philip II supported the counter reformation, this sentence is associated with Philip attempted to invade England and restore Catholicism.

Because He wanted to restore Catholicism and gain power over England.

The power of the church declined, this sentence is associated with The power of monarchs increased.

Because both the powers are inversely related and that is why the increase in power of monarch is caused by the decrease in power of church.

Philip II wanted a large standing army, this sentence is associated with Philip raised taxes.

Because Philip wanted a strong army the only method to raise money for this is to increase taxes.

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Philip II supported the Counter-Reformation >>> Philip attempted to invade England and restore Catholicism

Reason: he was in support of the Counter Reformation which is to counter the Protestant Reformation who were protesting Catholicism

The power of the church declined >>> The power of monarchs increased

Reason: power struggle was always between the church and monarchs so if one's power is declining the other is increasing

Philip II wanted a large standing army >>> Philip raised taxes

Reason: You need money to support and army

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