In its early centuries,the Holy Roman Empire failed to develop a powerful centralized government because
A) the Emperors were preoccupied with northern Italy and the Papacy.
B) the Emperors were elected.
C) the main princes were fiercely independent.
D) the nobility was able to consolidate its control over local populations.
E) all of the above

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The Holy Roman Empire struggled to develop a powerful centralized government due to a combination of factors: the Emperors' preoccupation with northern Italy and the Papacy, the elective nature of the imperial office, the fierce independence of the main princes, and the ability of the nobility to consolidate control over local populations. These elements collectively hindered the establishment of a strong central authority.

In Its Early Centuries,the Holy Roman Empire Failed to Develop