Introduction

As we've seen throughout this unit, Europe was changing dramatically as the modern era (1500 to the present) began to emerge. In fact, as you think about what we've already studied, it's fair to conclude that during that period, European society was being reshaped completely — economically, politically, socially, and religiously.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Explain causes of the Reformation and its impact, including tensions between religious and secular authorities, reformers and doctrines, the Counter Reformation, the English Reformation, and wars of religion.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: World History: 1500 to the Present Objective(s): 3.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standard(s):

 

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