Transformation of the West 1450-1750

Transformation of the West1450-1750Major Comparisons at a Glance

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Major Movements ReformationAbsolutismScientificRevolutionEnlightenmentCentralization of Power applying Logic and ReasonChallenges to the Catholicism movementNatural WorldWorld of mankindFeudalism weakensJoined by Merchants and issue of usuryTriggered by Luther's 95 ThesesChallenged view of universeOrigins of Women's Right Movementobservation/researchAbove the legislatureAim to improve society/ governmentResulted in many churches: Authority worship stylesdoctrineAppointment, war making,PatronTax collectionIncreased religious choiceInspired by Scientific Rev.Kepler: Elliptical

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Reformation ConflictsGerman StatesFranceEnglandCatholic Church responsePeace of Augsburg providesreligious choice30 Years WarHenry seeks a divorceCivil War: Protestants v.CatholicsIndividual states choosereligionCreated Jesuits as disciplined missionariesHuguenots protectedEdict of Nantes providesfreedom of worshipCouncil of Trent:Reaffirm churchdoctrineInquisition and Index:Attack Protestants andTheir ideasBig Picture: More religious choice--- more religious tolerationEliminated the CatholicMonarchy

AbsolutismEnglandFrancePrussiaRussiaCharles I wasexecutedAbsolutism replacedWith Oliver Cromwell(Lord Protector)James and Charles I claim divine rightconflicts with ParliamentMonarchy restored underLimited/constitutionalBasisGlorious RevolutionLouis was idealexampleVersailles PalacesymbolOf absolutismHome of enlightenmentDespots:Frederick WilliamRebuilds militaryPeter westernizesSerfdom institutionalized

Enlightenment PhilosophersLockeHobbesRousseauMontesquieuVoltaireDirect DemocracyBorn withreasonAbsolutism, but opposed divine rightSeparation of Powers/Checks and BalancesBlank MindBorn good, corruptedby societyGovt. one duty is to protectidentified Natural RightsPeople are born evilFreedom of Speech,Press, religionGovt. one duty isto preserve rightsRepublic

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