The Reformation
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European History [1]
Chapter 11 Notes Society and Religion The Protestant Reformation happened when there was sharp conflict between the governments of emerging nation-states (that wanted centralization) People looked at the Reformation as an ally in their political struggles. Therefore, the Reformation became closely associated with ?states? rights.? Social and Political Conflict Cities were experiencing conflict among the government and citizens and also through social division. Certain groups favored the Reformation, such as guilds which were economically prospering and socially rising, while others did not support the Protestants. Popular Religious Movements and Criticism of the Church