original: For instance, many of the Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) converted to Protestantism in an attempt to slip out of the grasp of the Pope.
simplifications: Many German states turned to Protestantism to be free from the control of the Pope. Many of the Germanic states converted to Protestantism to slip away from the Pope. Many Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) converted to Protestantism. They were trying to escape the control of the Pope. For instance, many Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) became Protestant to slip out of the Pope's grasp. Many of the Germanic states converted to Protestantism in order to escape the Pope's influence. Many of the Germanic states converted to Protestantism in trying to slip out of the grasp of the Pope. Many Germanic states converted to Protestantism. This was done to try and avoid the grasp of the Pope. in this case, many Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) changed to Protestantism, trying to get out of the grip of the Pope. Many of the Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) converted to Protestantism. This was done in an attempt to slip out of the grasp of the Pope. For example, many Germanic states (as well as the English Reformation) have converted to Protestantism in an attempt to escape the Pope's grasp.