Frederick William, the "Great Elector" of Brandenburg-Prussia, succeeded because
A) He freed the serfs, thus undermining an overly powerful nobility
B) He prevailed over the Estates, raised a strong army and gave nobles greater control over the serfs
C) He promoted town growth as a counterbalance to noble power
D) He united the German principalities
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