Students will be able to list the effects of the Protestant Reformation

The Peace of Ausburg temporarily allowed German princes to choose the religion of their territory. But, soon fighting began again, called the 30 years war. This was finally ended by the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.

Think/ pair/ share Name some areas from the map that became Protestant. A’s tell B’s B’s tell A’s I will now choose someone to explain to the class. What areas remained Catholic?

By the time of the Reformation, Europeans had embarked upon a great age of Exploration Both Catholics and Protestants worked to spread their faith through missionaries, such as the Catholic Jesuits. Most English colonies in North America were Protestant. The Spanish, French, and Portuguese brought Catholicism to Canada, Mexico, the American Southwest, and South America.

Democracy is rule by the people, rather than kings. People saw that Protestant leaders were elected and they wanted that in their governments, too. They also became more willing to challenge authorities, such as kings, after having challenged the Pope.

Which of the following is an example of how the Reformation laid the groundwork for democracy? A. Religious belief gave monarchs divine authority B. Protestant leaders were elected rather than appointed C. Catholic leaders reformed themselves D. Religion became less important.

Which of the following is an example of how the Reformation laid the groundwork for democracy? B. Protestant leaders were elected rather than appointed

Capitalism is an economic system based on investment of money in business for profit. America’s economy today is based on capitalism. People saw that thrift and hard work were part of Calvinism. These ideas were carried into success in the business world. Being hardworking and successful was being a good Christian.

Name two of the effects of the Reformation. A’s tell B’s B’s tell A’s I will now choose someone to explain to the class..