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Increased trade led to the growth of French population
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population growth led to increased size of French cites and towns.
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Larger, more heavily populated towns meant a larger French middle class, leading to the decline of serfdom.
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The French middle class sided with the King in his struggles with the nability.
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A movement to free the church of control by the rich landowners grew for the Benedictine monastery in cluny.
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The church expanded its presence in security. The number of Monastic orders grew, and promoted arts, education and scholarship.
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Th raising influence of the church and Christian religion strengthened the religious basis of the French then on. French Kings were crowned in formal religious ceremonies
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with the popularization of Christianity, the French decided to take part in the Crusaders.
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Participation in the Crusaders enhanced the Monarchy's prestige. It also allowed them to redirect the warring tendencies of the landowners outside the country.
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with increased prestige, a strengthened economy, and an improved military, the French Monarchy had successfully made its self a strong political force.
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How the growing economy and church strengthened the power of the French Monarch.
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