What was the main result of the battle of Marignano in 1515?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Swiss lost to France and gave up the policy of expansion in northern Italy
- Step 1: A Swiss army was defeated by French and Venetian forces. Step 2. After this the Swiss turned away from conquest. Answer: the end of expansion in Italy. Why not the others: Milan was not held, and the Reformation began later.
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