How did the catholic church respond to the protestant reformation?

the council of trent

Explanation:

the council of trent was created to counter the reformation by affirming catholic teachings and the belief that it is the one true church

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explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov