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The German Peasants’ War

The German Peasants’ War. 1524-25. Precursors. Hussite revolts Hans Behem Bundschuh movement “Poor Conrad” revolt. Anticlericalism Protest against the entire estate Revolt against feudal order Participation of urban commoners. Luther’s initial response. Twelve Articles (source 5.10)

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The German Peasants’ War

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  1. The German Peasants’ War 1524-25

  2. Precursors • Hussite revolts • Hans Behem • Bundschuhmovement • “Poor Conrad” revolt • Anticlericalism • Protest against the entire estate • Revolt against feudal order • Participation of urban commoners

  3. Luther’s initial response Twelve Articles (source 5.10) • What do you make of the Twelve Articles as a whole? Do they seem reasonable, radical, confrontational? • Go through each one, and comment on its relationship to Luther’s reform Luther’s response(source 5.11) • What is Luther’s message to the princes? To the peasants? • Do you think he is being fair?

  4. The Progress of the Revolt • How does Lindberg sequence the sources to lead up to Luther’s ultimate condemnation of the peasants? (source 5.16) • What was Muentzer's role in the unfolding of events? (sources 5.12, 5.14, 5.15, 5.18., 5.19) • Explain and critique Luther's understanding of the relationship between the gospel and questions of political and social justice. (source 5.17) • Do you believe Luther was unfair in his response? (source 5.21)

  5. Aftermath and Analysis • What was the outcome of the rebellion? (source 5.20) • Evaluate Lindberg’s discussion of the multiple causal factors in the rebellion.

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