The Reformation contributed to the development of democracy by challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and promoting individual interpretation of The Bible, which encouraged personal autonomy and critical thinking. This shift laid the groundwork for questioning traditional power structures and advocating for greater political and religious freedom. Additionally, the emphasis on literacy and education during the Reformation empowered individuals to engage in civic matters, fostering a sense of agency that is fundamental to democratic principles. Ultimately, the Reformation helped to cultivate a culture of dissent and reform that influenced the emergence of democratic ideals in Europe.
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The Renaissance emphasized individualism and humanism, encouraging people to think critically about society and governance, which laid the groundwork for democratic ideas. Meanwhile, the Reformation challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, promoting notions of personal faith and accountability, which translated into broader calls for political and religious freedom. Together, these movements fostered an environment that valued individual rights and questioned traditional hierarchies, ultimately contributing to the development of democratic principles in Europe.
Members of the 3rd estate were inspired by the American Revolution. They began questioning long standing notions about the structure of society. They demanded equality, liberty, and democracy.
Jacksonian Democracy is a movement toward greater democracy
A democracy.
It promoted healthier and more functional cities
it contributed to democracy because of that the religions in that country changed and added new ones The Reformation also contributed to democracy by letting people choose their religion based on what they believe. It stressed the importance of the individual, known as Individualism. And also supported the idea of questioning authority of the Roman Catholic church.
The reformation broke the absolute power of the Catholic Church. Monarchies and the aristocracies were still dominant, but the groundwork had been laid for the emergence of democracy.
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both the renaissance and the reformation influenced democracy by placing emphasis on the impotance of the individual
Law and democracy.
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The Age of Revolutions brought on by liberalism, called for freedom and equality which led to the rise of democracy.
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The primary contribution in this regard is democracy.