Peasants generally supported Luther's religious ideas because his teachings emphasized individual faith and a direct relationship with God, which resonated with their desires for spiritual autonomy. Additionally, Luther's criticism of the Church's corruption and its exploitation of the poor aligned with the peasants' grievances against feudal oppression. Many saw his call for reform as a potential catalyst for social change and greater rights, leading them to rally behind his message.
The German peasants in the countryside flocked to the Luther's camp. They also backed Luther's criticism of the authority of the Roman Church.
Martin Luther's ideas were questioning the church and this led to the peasants rioting against the church because they realized that the Catholics weren't always right. !
The Communists. The Nationalists under Chiang Kai-Shek were corrupted and neglected The Principle of Mínshēng in the Three Principles of the People. They condone rich people who they depended on and did not care about the livelihood of poor peasants. Mao Zedong, who saw the power of the peasants, rallied their support, preaching his version of communism to them. With this support, the communist were strengthened and were able to eventually overthrow the Nationalist government.
The peasants.
the social revolutionaries
The German peasants in the countryside flocked to the Luther's camp. They also backed Luther's criticism of the authority of the Roman Church.
they supported the church because it was an extremely important and religious place.
The national assembly decided to reform the status of the church, the peasants were very religious and did not want to lose their religion.
Martin Luther's ideas were questioning the church and this led to the peasants rioting against the church because they realized that the Catholics weren't always right. !
The Communists. The Nationalists under Chiang Kai-Shek were corrupted and neglected The Principle of Mínshēng in the Three Principles of the People. They condone rich people who they depended on and did not care about the livelihood of poor peasants. Mao Zedong, who saw the power of the peasants, rallied their support, preaching his version of communism to them. With this support, the communist were strengthened and were able to eventually overthrow the Nationalist government.
The Red Army is also known as the Workers and Peasants Army. It had a great support of the peasants and was started as a combat arm of the Russian civil war.
The peasants.
The national assembly decided to reform the status of the church, the peasants were very religious and did not want to lose their religion.
The peasants had to get food, farm, and support the Lord / Noble by paying taxes.
they farmed and did work for their lord
Because they were agance royalty
Peasants paid a 10% tax, known as tithes, to the church as a form of support for its operations and to fund various religious activities. This practice was rooted in biblical teachings and was seen as a moral obligation to contribute to the community and the church's welfare. Tithes helped maintain the clergy, support charitable initiatives, and sustain the church's influence in society. Additionally, failure to pay tithes could result in social and spiritual consequences for the peasants.