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Reformation and the rise of the nation state.

Reformation and the rise of the nation state. Separation of Church and State Rise of Protestantism Creation of Nation-States. Where we end up at the end of the 16 th Century… . Roman Catholic Church declines in power Other Christian churches share in power The idea of a “country” is born

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Reformation and the rise of the nation state.

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  1. Reformation and the rise of the nation state. Separation of Church and State Rise of Protestantism Creation of Nation-States

  2. Where we end up at the end of the 16th Century… Roman Catholic Church declines in power Other Christian churches share in power The idea of a “country” is born New Empires rise- especially England

  3. 1. Roman Catholic Church Declines Scientific Method Humanism • Criticisms of the Church • Use of wealth (from Catholics) for personal use • Selling of indulgences • Controlling attitude- role of Priests, Priests’ lifestyles ?? Exploration ?? Printing Press

  4. 2. Other Christian Churches Rise

  5. 2. Other Christian Churches Rise • THE COUNTER-REFORMATION • Reform • Council of Trent (corruption but not beliefs changed) • Propaganda • Jesuits • Banned certain books • Supported certain artists • Inquisition • THE REFORMATION • Erasmus • Teacher • Criticized from inside • Martin Luther • 95 Theses • Predestination • Priests’ lives • Excommunicated • Criticized from outside • Technology • Bible & literacy Change

  6. 3. The Nation- State is Born

  7. 3. The Nation- State is Born Reformation- a struggle for power. This resulted in a political struggle for power as well… • Unite, Stabilise, Modernise • Forbade private armies • Court of Star Chamber • Supported rise of a Middle Class, Cottage Industries • John Cabot

  8. 4. New Empires Rise

  9. 4. New Empires Rise • Statesmanship • Good money management • Diplomacy • Golden Age-- Patriotism

  10. Why is the Reformation historically significant?

  11. Who was involved with the Reformation and in what ways?

  12. What changed during the Reformation and why did this change matter?

  13. How did the Catholic Church try to stop the Reformation?

  14. How did England change from chaos and civil war to peace and power?

  15. How did England grow into a powerful empire under Elizabeth I?

  16. Who benefitted from England becoming a powerful empire?

  17. How does Canada’s history connect to England’s rise as an empire?

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