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Establishment of England as a Nation

Establishment of England as a Nation. Presented by Kay Walker English IV 5 Date. Thesis Statement: During Chaucer’s time, manifestations of rebellion against the old order of things in society brewed because of many factors. Introduction

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Establishment of England as a Nation

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  1. Establishment of England as a Nation Presented by Kay Walker English IV 5 Date

  2. Thesis Statement: During Chaucer’s time, manifestations of rebellion against the old order of things in society brewed because of many factors. Introduction I. By placing emphasis on the individual, Wycliffe and his followers fueled the Protestant Reformation. A. Corruption within the Church inspired individuals to seek another way of worship. B. The printing press provided copies of the Bible to the general population who in turn was able to interpret the Scripture for themselves. II. A new sense of national patriotism emerged after England broke its ties with France. A. Chaucer’s countrymen perceived themselves as Englishmen. B. The Hundred Years’ Wars between England and France bred resentment against the French. III. A newly developed middle class demanded social and economical changes as the feudal system ended. A. People now lived in cities and were dependent upon one another in new ways. B. New ideas spread more quickly, setting the stage for renaissance. Conclusion

  3. The Church ruled during the Middle Ages by instilling fear and persecution. Individuals were completely at the mercy of clerics and were judged on the clerical interpretation of the Bible. Citizens were told they were basically evil and could spend eternity in Hell if they did not live by the Church’s doctrines. Saint Dominicpresiding over an auto da fe , painted around 1495.

  4. The Invention of the Printing Press in Germany by Johannes Gutenberg began the process of mass production of book.. The success of printing meant that books soon became cheaper, and ever wider parts of the population could afford them. More than ever before, it enabled people to follow debates and take part in discussions of matters that concerned them. As a consequence, the printed book also led to more stringent attempts at censorship. This was a sign that it was felt by those in authority to be dangerous and challenging to their position. William Caxton learned the printing trade in Europe and set up his press in Westminster, England in 1476. 

  5. Works Cited Frend, W.H.C. “Persecution: Christian Experience.” Encyclopedia of Religion. Ed. Lindsay Jones. Vol. 10. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2005. p7057-7062.

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