Which statements describe important characteristics of the growth of monarchies in Europe during the late Middle Ages? Choose all answers that are correct.

Nobles who could gain control of a large territory formed councils to share power with local lords.

Castles throughout the countryside were torn down to make way for modern palaces.

Conquering rulers seized land from nobles and gave it to those who would swear allegiance to them as king.

Some rulers raised armies to conquer larger territories and defend their borders.

Rulers made laws for their subjects and set up courts to keep the laws.