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1 The Spread of the Reformation

2 Religious Divisions in Europe after the Protestant Reformation

3 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

4 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

5 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

6 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


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