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War of Religions (Europe (religious division led to wars (conflict between…
War of Religions
Europe
religious division led to wars
forces of Charles V fought the German Lutheran Scmalkaldic League in 1546 & 1547
conflict between Lutherans and Holy Roman Empire resulted in 1555 Peace of Augsburg
Peace of Augsburg-allowed each German state to choose whether their ruler was Catholic or Lutheran
Churches and inhabitants were forced to practice their state religion
People who refused moved to another state
France
Catholics and Hugenots fought for half a century
In 1593, King Henry who was Protestant, tried to unify country
He became Catholic
In 1685, Henry issued Edict of Nantes
Edict of Nantes allowed Huguenots to practice their faith
provided religious tolerance for next 87 years
in 1685, Louis XIV of France issued Revocation of Edict of Nantes
France experienced social and economic effcets
many skilled craftsmen left France and took their knowledge elsewhere
Thirty Years’ War
greatest conflict between Catholics and Protestants 1618-1648
led to economic catastrophe for continent
destruction caused by who could loot for compensation
resulted in famine, starvation, disease
culminated in peace of Westphalia, allowed each area of Holy Roman Empire to select 1 of 3 religious options
Catholicism
chosen by France, Spain, and Italy
Lutheran/ Calvinist
chosen by Northern Europe
choice of religion had important political effects