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1494
Italian Wars
This war was between the France and Spain. The war was to try to gain control of Italy which ended in Spain winning. -
1517
Martin Luther writes 95 theses
He wrote the 95 theses because he was upset about the church selling indulgences. -
1524
Peasant’s War
The peasant war was because of the increase in taxes, which caused the peasants to stormed villages. -
1534
Act of Supremacy in England
A parliament was passed that defined Henry as the head of the England church and allowed people to accept his divorce -
1536
John Calvin's Institute's of the Christian Religion
A book on a religious summary of protestant theology and religious beliefs -
1540
Jesuit order founded
The jesuits was founded by Ignatius of Loyal, he sent out missionaries to convert people to christianity -
1542
Start of Roman Inquisition
An agency was created for the purpose to fight the spread of Protestantism -
1545
Council of Trent
The council agreed on doctrines -
1555
Peace of Augsburg
A treaty between Princes and King Charles for a settlement between religions among states. -
1558
Reign of Elizabeth
Elizabeth was the last monarch who inherited the throne from Henry V. Elizabeth established a state church that moderates both Catholics and protestants and returned rule of church back to the pope. -
1560
Scotland becomes Calvinist
John Knox made Calvinism Scotlands official religion -
1572
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
Catholics disagreed with the protestants which caused wars for months -
Edict of Nantes
Henry IV ended the French Wars about religion by granting tolerance to Protestantism