1. Why did the Reformation Happen in Germany?

2. Holy Roman Empire Where?
Modern Germany, Belgium, Austria Netherlands, parts of Italy
Also New Spain
Who?
Charles V most powerful ruler since Charlemagne
Political motivation to support religious Reformation

3. Parts of Italy

5. The Netherlands Also called the Low Countries 17 Provinces
Today: Belgium and Netherlands
Soon, will divide between Spanish Netherlands (Belgium) and United Provinces (Netherlands)

6. Holy Roman Empire Who’s in Charge? Princes: Called Electors, 7
Under them: smaller, less powerful local princes
Pope: Govern Papal States
Holy Roman Emperor: Charles V (19 years old!)

7. Who Wants What? The Players Princes Political Pope Religious Peasants
Economic (serfdom, (Twelve Articles of the Peasants, 1525)
Social
Holy Roman Emperor
Economic

8. Why did the Reformation Happen in Germany?
SPRITE
Social: Peasants, Princes, HRE want to increase their standing
Political: Peasants, Princes, HRE wants more power
Religious: Theological divide between Catholics and Protestants
Intellectual: Humanism, education
Technological: Printing Press
Economic: Peasants want more economic mobility so want out of serfdom

10. Religion in Europe 1555