Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Causes of the Reformation (Short term consequences (nepotism (Popes were…
Causes of the Reformation
Long term consequences
development of towns
People grew away from the power of the Church, making them pay attention to and support the reformation as they realized the faults in the Church
external influence
new ideas that do not support Church
people are skeptical of the Church
people support reformation
stimulated trade
rich trading cities
towns grow: see development of towns
Black death
Church could not cure or help those infected: many priests died
people became less faithful to the Church
people support reformation
Age of Discovery
travel
trade
rich trading cities
towns grow: see development of towns
renaissance
humanism develops
people question Church
Support reformation
Short term consequences
nepotism
Popes were making nephews Pope
people thought this was unfair
reformation
sale of relics
Luther saw this in Rome and thought it was wrong
started reformation
sale of indulgences
Luther saw this in Rome and thought it was wrong
started reformation
kings gain power
Pope loses power
legitimacy of Pope questioned
People support reformation
Non-religious behavior of Popes
criticism
support for reformation
kings protected Luther
wasn't executed
Reformation began