The Spread of the Reformation
Religious Divisions in Europe after the Protestant Reformation
Europe Much of northern Europe became Protestant (N. Germany, Scandinavia, Britain, Netherlands,etc.) Southern Europe remained Catholic (Italy, Spain, France, etc.) 100 yrs. of religious warfare followed
Henry VIII Wanted to divorce his wife Catharine of Aragon Pope wouldn’t allow this Henry then broke with Rome and formed the Anglican Church England became a Protestant nation Ireland remained Catholic
Calvinism Founded by John Calvin in Geneva, Switzerland Believed people were “predestined” to either heaven or hell All Christians had a “calling” to change the world for the better Influenced groups like Pilgrims and Puritans
The Catholic Reformation Attempted to revive Catholic faith and counter Protestantism Roman Inquisition would root out heresy New orders like the Jesuits would spread Catholicism worldwide