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

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

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

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

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

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