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11.30.09
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1. Drill – Do you think we truly have freedom of religion in this country? Do we deserve freedom of religion? Why or why not? 2. Homework – Due on WEDNESDAY. Read and outline pages 225 – 227 (Revolutions in England – the end of the section) 3. Is religion a legitimate reason to go to war?
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Europe in Crisis: The Wars of Religion
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I. 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
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King Philip II, defender of Catholocism
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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.
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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
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Queen Elizabeth I, defender of Protestantism
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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.
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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
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