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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The political effects of The Protestant Reformation were quite gradual. They involved one item or country at a time. Luther tacked up his Thesis and the sale of indulgences ended.

Henry VIII made England a Protestant nation and stopped paying a tax to the Pope.

Henry seized the monasteries and set up a more modern welfare system.

Another effect was a series of wars.

The religious wars ended in 1648. At that time the Pope lost all ability to interfere in the affairs of nations. He could no longer end a war or establish a boundary.

The Pope would still control a secular state for over 200 more years. He would no longer have secular authority any where else.

Answer 3

An important aspect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the power of monarchies, while the Roman Catholic Church lost much of its former political influence.