Agenda 10.5.10

Drill – Do you think we truly have freedom of religion in this country Drill – Do you think we truly have freedom of religion in this country? Do we deserve freedom of religion? Why or why not? Homework – Due on WEDNESDAY. Read and outline pages 225 – 227 (Revolutions in England – the end of the section) Is religion a legitimate reason to go to war?

Chapter 7: Crisis and Absolutism in Europe 1500 - 1715 Europe in Crisis: The Wars of Religion

Spain’s Conflicts Calvinism vs. Catholicism Spain’s Militant Catholicism King Philip II Son of Charles V Inherited Spain, the Spanish Netherlands, and American Colonies from Charles Deeply religious (Catholic) Seized Portugal when the King died Ruled over empire that circled the globe

King Philip II, defender of Catholicism I wish outfits like this would come back into style!

Problems in the Netherlands Dutch revolt – Netherlands was Calvinist, and fought for their independence from Spain. William the Silent – a prince in northern Netherlands, finally won independence for his chunk of land.

William the Silent Looking quiet

Protestantism in England Elizabeth Tudor took throne in 1558 New Act of Supremacy made Elizabeth the head of church and state Moderate Protestantism made everyone happy Wanted a balance of power between Spain and France

Queen Elizabeth I, defender of Protestantism

Spanish Armada 1588 - Spain’s navy attacks England Philip II wants England Catholic Spanish armada defeated by the British navy and weather Spain no longer a great power. Power shifted to England and France.

French Wars of Religion Huguenots = French Protestants Only 7% of total population, but almost all were nobles so were a big threat to the French king. Henry IV – Protestant, but switched to Catholic to please the Catholic majority in France. Passed Edict of Nantes – made France officially Catholic, but gave Huguenots total religious freedom