REFORMATION AND THE RISE OF THE NATION STATE.Separation of Church and StateRise of ProtestantismCreation of Nation-States

Where we end up at the end of the 16th Century…

1. Roman Catholic Church declines in power

2. Other Christian churches share in power

3. The idea of a “country” is born4. New Empires rise- especially England

1. Roman Catholic Church Declines

Criticisms of the Church• Use of wealth (from Catholics) for personal use• Selling of indulgences• Controlling attitude- role of Priests, Priests’

lifestyles

Scientific Method

Printing Press

Humanism

Exploration

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2. Other Christian Churches Rise

2. Other Christian Churches Rise

THE REFORMATION Erasmus

Teacher Criticized from

inside Martin Luther

95 Theses Predestination Priests’ lives Excommunica

ted Criticized from

outside• Technology

Bible & literacy

THE COUNTER-REFORMATION Reform

Council of Trent (corruption but not beliefs changed)

Propaganda Jesuits Banned

certain books

Supported certain artists

Inquisition

Change

3. The Nation- State is Born

3. The Nation- State is BornReformation- 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

4. New Empires Rise

4. New Empires Rise

• Statesmanship• Good money management• Diplomacy• Golden Age-- Patriotism

Why is the Reformation historically significant?

Who was involved with the Reformation and in what ways?

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

How did the Catholic Church try to stop the Reformation?

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

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

Who benefitted from England becoming a powerful empire?

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