German Protestant rulers realized the political implications of the demise of the Roman Catholic Church and formed a defensive alliance called the ________.

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The Schmalkaldic League was a defensive alliance formed by German Protestant rulers to protect themselves against the potential backlash from the demise of the Roman Catholic Church. This alliance was named after Schmalkalden, a town in Germany where the initial treaty was signed.

German Protestant Rulers Realized the Political Implications of the Demise