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Rich popes often wielded substantial political influence, using their wealth to gain control over various territories and to exert power over secular rulers. This sometimes led to conflicts with the Holy Roman Emperors, who viewed papal authority as a challenge to their own power.

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Charles and other princes break from the holy roman empire

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Charles and other princes break from the holy roman empire

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The Peace of Augsburg, established in 1555 CE, was a pivotal moment in the Protestant Reformation in Germany. Convened by Emperor Charles V, this assembly brought together German princes to negotiate a resolution to the growing religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants.

Charles V made it to where the prince broke from the HRE and they could practice their own religion.

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In 1517, Luther famously nailed his "95 Theses" to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. This document criticized the Church's sale of indulgences and called for reform. It questioned the Church’s authority and the effectiveness of indulgences in achieving salvation.

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Luther’s ideas gained traction, leading to his excommunication in 1521. At the Diet of Worms

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The religious divide fueled conflicts, including the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which devastated much of Germany.

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The Reformation contributed to the development of capitalist practices, as it emphasized personal faith and responsibility

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The religious divide led to the formation of various alliances, such as the Protestant Union and the Catholic League.

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Disruption of Traditional Economic Structures

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Disruption of Traditional Economic Structures

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The Reformation challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, which had significant economic power through land ownership, tithes, and taxation.

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Impact on Society and Culture: The Reformation fostered an environment that encouraged individual interpretation of the Bible

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Calvin’s ideas influenced many subsequent reformers and movements, shaping various Protestant denominations, particularly those in the Reformed tradition.

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Institutes on the
Christian Religion Salvation gained through faith alone Bible as the only source of religious truth

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Martin Luther argued that salvation comes through faith alone, challenging the Catholic Church's emphasis on works and sacraments.