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1494
Italian Wars
Charles VII of France invaded Italy. -
Oct 31, 1517
The 95 Theses
Martin Luther wrote The 95 Theses as a response to Tetzel. -
1521
Edict of Worms
Charles V issued the Edict of Worms, which declared Luther an outlaw and heretic. -
1524
Peasant's War
Thousands of German peasants stormed castles and monasteries. -
1531
Swiss Civil War
It was a war between Swiss protestants and catholics. -
1533
Anabaptists settle in Munster
threatened by society, many Anabaptists fled to Munster. -
1534
Act of Supremacy in England
The Act of Supremacy in England was when Henry the 6th wanted to annul his marriage in order to find a younger wife. -
1535
Thomas More executed
Thomas More was imprisoned in the Tower of London, then found guilty of high treason and executed. -
1536
John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion
This was a book written to express ideas about God. -
1540
Jesuit order founded
Jesuits were followers of the pope. -
1542
Start of Roman Inquistion
To impose religious uniformity especially on converted Jews and Muslims. -
1545
Council of Trent
Catholic bishops and cardinals agreed on several doctrines. -
1555
Peace of Augsburg
This settlement known as the Peace of Augsburg stated that each ruler would decide the religion of their own state. -
1559
Reign of Elizabeth
Elizabeth was determined to return her kingdom to Protestantism. -
1559
Scotland becomes Calvinist
John Knox made Scotland full religion Calvinism. -
Jul 24, 1572
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Catholic mobs began hunting for Protestants and murdering them. -
Edict of Nates
Granted religious freedom to protestants.