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1494
Italian Wars
France invaded Italy; many wars occurred. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luter Writes 95 Theses
Wrote 95 theses in response to popes selling indulgences to people so they could get into heaven. -
1524
Peasant's War
Wanted freedom, stormed castles and monasteries, caused because of reformation ideas. -
1534
Act of Supremacy in England
Pope's authority over England was broke by King Henry VIII, made people take an Oath to say that Henry was head of England Church. -
1534
Jesuit order founded
followers of Ignatius, converted people to Christianity, stop protestant spread, founded schools. -
1536
John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion
Summary of protestant theology - God already chose people who will be saved. -
1542
Start of Roman Inquisition
Created to fight Protestantism, used harsh methods. -
1545
Council of Trent
Council of church leaders, agreed on serval doctrines about what the church should be. -
1555
Peace of Augsburg
Each ruler decided what religion their state would be. -
1558
Reign of Elizabeth I
Set up the church of England - Anglican Church - made for Catholics and Protestants -
1560
Scotland Becomes Calvinist
Calvinism becomes official religion of Scotland - John Knox made Scotland Calvinist -
Aug 24, 1572
St. Bartolomew's Day Massacre
Catholics hunted for protestants in France, lasted 6 months. -
Edict of Nantes
Created by Henry of Navarre, granted protestants religious freedom.
