The English Renaissance was a transition from the Medieval Middle Ages to the modern world. The word renaissance originates from the French word for rebirth. During the renaissance art‚ literature‚ and philosophies were influenced by those of the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The end of the Battle of Bosworth marked the beginning of the renaissance and the ascension of King Henry VII. Henry won the throne through the victory against Richard III. Henry VII also marked the last of the monarchy
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unique skills and capabilities needed to fulfill his or her calling. The highest moral duty that individuals were believed to have was to serve God well by working hard at their calling. With the Protestant Reformation‚ work had become a moral obligation rather than something necessary for subsistence. Protestants came to view work as a spiritual task‚ the take their work very seriously. Weber maintained that each individual had a calling and that this shift in attitude had an enormous impact on
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Religion is a characteristic that people can choose to have a part of their lives. In Europe‚ specifically starting from the 12th century‚ religion was a significant aspect to a Christian’s everyday lifestyle. Religious traditions were pushed upon students in schools‚ people looked to the church for guidance‚ and ideas were frowned upon if they did not fit with the traditions of the church. The church enforced religious actions for all citizens to take on. The church was the ruling entity of Europe
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Assignment 1 1. The religious differences in France lead to a civil war by dividing the state into two distinct sides: one that supported the monarch and was Catholic and one that was antimonarchic and Protestant. Violence was incited through religious ceremonies and the destruction of churches highlighted how the religion differences further divided France then before and led to the want for one religion to prevail because each thought the other was blasphemous. The nobles that used Protestantism
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Bipin Pant AP Euro Thesis Statement While the ultimate objective of the Catholic Reformation was to recognize and spread Catholicism. Some aims‚ methods‚ and degree of success of the catholic reformation in the 16th century were activities of the Jesuits‚ the revival of papacy and the Council of Trent. Activities of the Jesuits Established highly disciplined schools The Jesuits took over in catholic universities and by 1600 they were the most famous educators in Europe Propagation
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History 101 The Renaissance paved the way for numerous other eras such as The Protestant Reformation‚ the Scientific Revolution and The Enlightenment. The Renaissance brought on the idea of Individualism and how educating yourself and believing in yourself could make a better world. The Renaissance helped change personal views of one’s self and the world. The Renaissance is portrayed by a number of different ideas about Life and humanity‚ some of which are Individualism‚ secularism‚ and humanism
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The Tudors Years 1485 – 1603 are considered as the most glorious period in English history. This period is associated to the Tudor family‚ the powerful and controversial family. Everything started with Henry VII who built a wealthy nation state and a powerful monarchy. He believed that conflicts are bad for business and that is why they are bad for state. England was not in very good condition. A closed trading society had destroyed English trade with the Baltic and northern Europe and trade
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The Protestant Reformation partook so much of past and future theology that it may best be viewed as a transition between the medieval and modern periods in church history. As such‚ it was a significant break with the past. One of the most remarkable aspects of the Reformation’s break with the past was its emphasis upon the Scriptures as the sole source of authority and rule of faith in the believer’s life. This was a radical departure from the medieval attitude that tradition‚ as well as the Scriptures
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Period 1524-1528) Caritas Pirckheimer‚ held the position of an abbess in her convent‚ and encountered religious conflicts during her time in Nuremberg‚ Germany‚ St. Claire church. Between the years of 1524 to 1528‚ the Reformation created an issue where Pirckheimer‚ defended her cloister and sisters’ rights in the City council’s attempt to close it down and force the members to renounce their vows. The council made an effort to replace the Franciscans‚ who had been preachers
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focus on humankind as center of intellectual & artistic endeavor; superiority of classical forms over medieval styles Martin Luther – German monk initiated Protestant Reformation 1571; 95 theses‚ emphasized primacy of faith over works stressed in Catholic Church‚ accepted state control of Church Jean Calvin – 16th century French Protestant stress predestination; est. center of group at Geneva‚ Switz.; wider access to gov’t & public education; spread from Switzerland to N Europe & N America Proletariat
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