Question

What was King Henry IV's motivation for issuing the Edict of Nantes in 1598?

1) the was trying to ease tensions and restore the country
2) he needed money from the Protestants to finance his growing bureaucracy
2) he was trying to gain control over religion in the country
3) he wished to usurp the authority of the Pope

Answer 1

King Henry's motivation was the 1st one 1) he was trying to ease tensions and restore the country.