Because philip ii wanted a standing army, he found it necessary to
invade england.
raise taxes.
oppose the counter-reformation.
give more power to his people.

Because Philip II wanted a standing army, Phillip II found it necessary to : Raise taxes

Improving an army require large amount of fund (such as for weapons, food supplies, soldiers' salary , etc). In order to obtain this fund, Phillip II found that it is necessary to increase the tax rate so those additional tax revenue can be allocated to pay the army's expense.

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