Roman Catholic Church becomes more worldly - Humanists urge a return to simple religion - Strong national monarchs emerge Immediate Causes - Johann Tezel sells indulgences in Wittenburg - Martin Luther posts 95 Theses - Luther translates the Bible into German - Printing press allows the spread of reform ideas - Calvin and other reformers preach against Roman Catholic traditions Causes of the Protestant Reformation Immediate Effects - Peasants' Revolt - Founding of Lutheran, Calvanist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and other Protestant churches - Weakening of the Holy Roman Empire - Luther calls for Jews to be expelled from Christian lands Effects of the Protestant Reformation Long-Term Effects - Religious wars in Europe - Catholic Reformation - Strengthening of the Inquisition - Jewish migration to Eastern Europe - Increased antisemitism -About one fourth of Christians are Protestant - Religious conflicts in Ireland Effects of the Protestant ReformationFull transcript
