Match the causes on the left with the effects on the right. Column A 1. Philip II wanted a large standing army.: Philip II wanted a large standing army. 2. The power of the church declined.: The power of the church declined. 3. Philip II supported the Counter-Reformation.: Philip II supported the Counter-Reformation. Column B a.Philip II raised taxes. b.The power of the monarchs increased. c.Philip II attempted to invade England to restore Catholicism.