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When Luther tried to "fix" the problems in the Catholic Church it caused alot of problems between his 95 theses that he tacked to the church. This caused political conflict and so people started coming to the colonies to escape reglious prosection and practice their own religion

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How did the reformation set the stage for the modern world-?

Protestant churches grew and the Catholic Church became unified because of the Reformation.


What were the long-term political effects of the Protestant Reformation?

The Reformation had enduring effects. Protestant churches flourished, despite religious wars and persecutions. Because of the Reformation, religion no longer united Europe. As the Church's power declined, individual monarchs and states gained power. This paved the way for modern nation-states. In addition, the reformers' successful revolt against Church authority laid the groundwork for a rejection of Christian belief that occurred in Western culture in later centuries. Therefore, through its political and social effects, the Reformation helped to set the stage for the modern world.


Which countries turned protestant in the Reformation?

Some protestant countries include:United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaDenmarkNorwaySwedenEnglandThere are more also. A good website to look at is http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcindex.htm which is the CIA world factbook. IT lists all the countries in the world and most of their vital information including religion.


Two key effects of the Reformation on Europe and the world?

Reformation had an effect in religious practices and social class. In the first, it created a different denominations like the catholic and Protestants. The social classes emerged stronger, that is, middle class became stronger and thus expanded economically and politically while the lower class began to exert themselves.


What led to the Protestant Reformation and How did it contribute to the colonization of the new world?

When Luther tried to "fix" the problems in the Catholic Church it caused alot of problems between his 95 theses that he tacked to the church. This caused political conflict and so people started coming to the colonies to escape reglious prosection and practice their own religion.

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What was the goal of the counter reformation in new world?

The Catholic Counter-Reformation was in response to the Protestant Reformation. Its goal was to reform the Catholic Church from within.


How did the reformation set the stage for the modern world-?

Protestant churches grew and the Catholic Church became unified because of the Reformation.


Who is d pope of protestant churches in the world?

There is no pope of Protestant churches. In fact, you could say that one of the main reasons for the Protestant Reformation was not to have a pope!


What sixteenth-century European upheaval had a profound impact upon England's settlement of the New World?

The Reformation of the Church of England


What was the goal of the counter reformation in the new world?

The Catholic Counter-Reformation was in response to the Protestant Reformation. Its goal was to reform the Catholic Church from within.


How is martin Luther from the renaissance important to the world today?

His separation from the Church led to the Protestant Reformation which in turn led to the establishment of many new Protestant religions that sprang from the Catholic Church.


What social changes took place between 1450 and 1770?

The renaissance The protestant reformation The discovery of the New World The enlightenment The french revolution


Did the Pope used to be the most powerful man in the world?

yes he did... until the reformation in germany, and then loads of people turned protestant, which gave the kings more power


What is the Effect of Renaissance?

Led to advancements in Science (Copernicus, Galileo)Led to world exploration (1492)Columbus sailed to the "new world"Art and literature is forever changed. Printing press led to spread of literacy and educationLed to questioning of Church teachings, which erupted with the Protestant Reformation of the 1500'sLays the foundation for "Modern" History


What was the extent of the Catholic Church prior to the Reformation?

Roman Catholic AnswerAside from the Eastern Orthodox, the entire Christian world belonged to the Catholic Church prior to the protestant revolt.


How many protestant denominations in the world?

There are thousands of Protestant denominations in the world.


What is the Protestant denomination?

As Martin Luther began the Reformation by protesting against the Catholic Church, the church that was formed that took his name must, by definition, be the oldest protestant church. The Lutheran Church is now prevalent across the world, but especially in Germany and Scandinavia. Actually, the Moravians, or Unitas Fratum, predates Luther by 60 years and is considered the oldest protestant church.