1. The Renaissance and Reformation
Section 4: Reformation Ideas Spread
An Explosion of Protestant Sects
During the Reformation, hundreds of Protestant sects were created. One of the more radical sects was that of the Anabaptists. They felt infants were too young for baptism and called for religious toleration and separation of church and state. Today’s Baptists, Mennonites, and Amish are derived from Anabaptist sects.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What does Henry’s description of himself tell you abut the importance of Catholicism to Catholic rulers?” (It indicates that these rulers believed that Catholicism was an integral part of their rule.)
When showing Color Transparency 78, have students identify Protestant sets in this country and speculate on where they originated.
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2. The Renaissance and Reformation
Section 4: Reformation Ideas Spread
The English Reformation
When Henry VIII of England wanted to leave his wife and marry Anne Bolyn, the pope refused him an annulment. Henry then took over the English church. This Anglican Church, as it was called, retained most Catholic forms of worship. Henry’s successor, Edward VI, ushered in Protestant reforms. His successor, Mary Tudor, returned England to Catholicism and had hundreds of Protestants burned at the stake. The next queen, Elizabeth, created a compromise situation in the church between Protestant and Catholic practices.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What does Henry’s description of himself tell you abut the importance of Catholicism to Catholic rulers?” (It indicates that these rulers believed that Catholicism was an integral part of their rule.)
When showing Color Transparency 78, have students identify Protestant sets in this country and speculate on where they originated.
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3. The Renaissance and Reformation
Section 4: Reformation Ideas Spread
The Catholic Reformation
Pope Paul III initiated a reform movement within the Catholic Church during the 1530s and 1540s. He appointed reformers to end corruption. He established the Council of Trent to determine what reforms should be enacted. He gave more power to the Inquisition and recognized the religious order of the Jesuits, whose goal was to defend and spread the Catholic faith.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What does Henry’s description of himself tell you abut the importance of Catholicism to Catholic rulers?” (It indicates that these rulers believed that Catholicism was an integral part of their rule.)
When showing Color Transparency 78, have students identify Protestant sets in this country and speculate on where they originated.
Geography Interactive: Major European Religions About 1600
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4. The Renaissance and Reformation
Section 4: Reformation Ideas Spread
Widespread Persecution
Catholics and Protestants both persecuted people and encouraged intolerance. One extreme example is the killing of people suspected of being witches.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What does Henry’s description of himself tell you abut the importance of Catholicism to Catholic rulers?” (It indicates that these rulers believed that Catholicism was an integral part of their rule.)
When showing Color Transparency 78, have students identify Protestant sets in this country and speculate on where they originated.
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5. The Renaissance and Reformation: Section 4
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6. The Renaissance and Reformation: Section 4
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7. The Renaissance and Reformation: Section 4
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8. Causes and Effects of the Protestant Reformation