Western Civilization I / Unit 15 WC1 1415 short lesson, about 20 seconds
From Counter to Catholic Reformation: Why the Church Held
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The idea
Historians now say Catholic Reformation, not only Counter-Reformation, the anchor notes. At first there was no response; print outran the Renaissance popes. Moderation to fifteen fifty, then a hard line. The Church held by habit, hierarchy, wealth, princes' fear of disorder, and the baroque.
In practice
The peasants of fifteen twenty-four as princes' warning.
Where people slip
The exam may use either name.
Your place on the trail
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