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Period: Aug 31, 1300 to
reformation
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Sep 3, 1420
John Wycliffe And Jan Hus Speak Out Against The Catholic Church
John Wycliffe wrote that the Catholic Church should be poor and not focused on wealth. These ideas made him a target by the Catholic Church and an influence to others, like Jan Hus. Jan Hus also spoke out against the Catholic Church, but he was burned at the stake for his protests. http://www.welcometohosanna.com/MARTIN_LUTHER/LUTHER_IMAGES/john_wycliff.jpg -
Sep 3, 1440
Johann Gutenberg Invents The Printing Press
The invention of the printing press made books easier to print therefore making the price decrease. This allowed more people to be able to purchase books like the bible, which served as a helpful way to spread religion. http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/44800/44880/44880_guten_press_lg.gif -
Aug 22, 1485
Henry VII Becomes King Of England
Henry VII broke away from the Catholic Church after the denied divorce of his wife. He created a new religion, Anglican religiobn, that combined both Catholic and Protestant properties. This allowed him to control the land and wealth in England that used to belong to the Catholic Church. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
Luther protested the use of indulgences. He also suggested the idea of salvation by faith and that the Bible was the ultimate power in the Catholic Hurch. http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/files/2010/10/Luther-posting-95-theses-560x366.jpg -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther Is Excommunicated
Martin Luthers 95 Theses had a large influence on the population of Europe. The influence threatened the Catholic Church, so in response Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y-DbBvf7R5Y/TM3RAOrk0OI/AAAAAAAAeiI/Rx4O6zrgBZ8/s1600/lutherworms.jpg -
Sep 3, 1524
Peasents' Revolt Begin
German peasents demanded an end to serfdom, resulting in a mass of angry peasents raiding monasteries, pillaging, and burning. Luther was horrified by this and urged German princes to show no mercy, this killed as many as 100,00 people. http://www.xtimeline.com/__UserPic_Large/39539/evt091013173600044.jpg -
Sep 2, 1530
John Calvin Breaks Away From The Catholic Church
John Calvin left the Catholic Church based on the influence of Martin Luther and his disagreements with the church. http://pjcockrell.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/john-calvin.jpg -
Aug 15, 1534
Society Of Jesus
Focused on converting Christians to Catholicism by sending missionaries around the world. They also tried to halt the spread of Protestantism. The Jesuits finally founded schools throughout Europe with well trained Jesuit teachers to teache classical studies and theology. http://neatnik2009.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/society-of-jesus-logo.png -
Sep 3, 1545
Council Of Trent Begins
The Council Of Trent was used to reforrm the Catholic Church. They used the views of Martin Luther to reform the Church, like the selling of indulgences banned, and having faith and good works for salvation. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-65fzIGMETkw/TV6OYa_5J7I/AAAAAAAABJU/3TUgz6xYqLM/s1600/council_of_trent1.jpg -
Sep 3, 1555
Peace Of Augsburg
The failed attempt of Charles V trying to convert Protestants in Catholics after his victory ofver Protestant princes left him weary of fighting again. Charles assembled all German princes, both Protestant and Catholic in the city of Augsburg. There they agreed that each ruler would decide the religion of his state. http://www.traditioninaction.org/SOD/SODimages3/147_CharlesVProtestants.jpg -
Dec 4, 1563
Council Of Trent Ends
During the last session of the council such topics were disscused as the charector of the Mass, purgatory, the sacrement of marriage, the Holy orders and education of the clergy, and other dicrees were discussed. http://pages.uoregon.edu/dluebke/Reformations441/Council-of-Trent.jpg -
Aug 24, 1572
St. Bartholomew Massacre In France
King Charles IX of France setoff a genocide of all the Huguenots in France to regain the power of Catholicism. Tens and thousands of Huguenots were killed in one day earning August the 24th it's infamous name. http://www.kingsacademy.com/mhodges/02_The-West-to-1900/10_Political-Realignment/pictures/WIK_St_Bartholomew%27s-Day-Massacre_Francois_Dubois_001.jpg -
England Defeats The Spanish Armada
In an attempt to punish Protestant England and its queen, Elizabeth, Catholic leader of Spain, Phillip, sent ships to attack England. The defeat of the Spanish Armada allowed Elizibeth to continue her reign and spread Protestantism. http://warandgame.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/defeat-of-the-armada.jpg -
Edict Of Nantes Issued
Catholic King Henry IV promoted peace in the edict allowing Huguenots to worship freely. http://plataformasuperior.com/imagens_1000/reis/reis/henry-IV-king-of-france.jpg -
30 Years War Begins
This War was caused by the uprising of the Protestant religion that rivaled the power of the Catholic Church.The war was a battle between Protestants and Catholics. http://www.principiadialectica.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Wallenstein-A-Scene-of-the-Thirty-Years-War-xx-Ernest-Crofts.jpg -
30 Years War (Treaty Of Westpalia)
The Treaty of Westphalia ended the 30 years war, ultimately shifting the spread of power throughout Europe. The treaty ended the Roman Catholic reign in Europe and granted the right for each country to decide the religion of their lands. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/The_Ratification_of_the_Treaty_of_Munster,_Gerard_Ter_Borch_(1648).jpg -
Edict Of Nantes Revoked
Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes,because most Protestants had been converted to Catholicism, making the Edict worthless and unecissary. http://skepticism-images.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images/jreviews/Edict-Nantes-1598.jpg
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