§2.3: The prelude to the Dutch Revolt (P.1)

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What? Do exercises 6 + 7 + 10.

Homework of section §2.2

§2.3: The prelude to the Dutch Revolt (P.1)

Previous learning goal

Who was Johan Calvin and how did the Catholic Church 

defend itself?

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In the 16th century, Germany was a unified country under a single government.

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False

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True

False

Explanation: Germany was not a unified country in the 16th century but a collection of princedoms.

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Charles V was a supporter of the Protestant movement and accepted the Lutheran princedoms.

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False

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True

False

Explanation: Charles V was a devout Catholic who despised the split in the Church and saw it as a threat to the unity of his empire.

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After the Treaty of Augsburg, each German ruler could choose if his princedom would be Catholic or Protestant

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False

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True

True

Explanation:  In 1555, Charles was forced to sign the Treaty of Augsburg. This treaty said that each German ruler could choose if his princedom would be Catholic or Protestant.

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The Edict of Nantes granted the Huguenots complete power and dominance over Catholics in France.

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False

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False

Explanation:  The Edict of Nantes provided the Huguenots with religious, political, and military autonomy but did not grant them complete power over Catholics.

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The Catholic Church's answer to the Protestant Reformation was the Counter-Reformation.

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False

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True

Explanation:  They declared everyone who was Protestant to be a heretic.

After this, they started hunting Protestants through all of Europe.

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The Index Librorum Prohibitorum was created to promote Protestant writings.

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False

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False

Explanation:  The Index Librorum Prohibitorum was a list of banned books created to prohibit heretical or immoral writings, not to promote them.

Learning goal

How did Charles V rule over the Low Countries?

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Centralising the Low Countries

In the 16th century, the Low Countries were divided, each with its own laws and currency. 🏰⛪💰

-> Gewesten (provinces).

Charles V centralized power in Brussels (States General) to increase control and taxes.

-> Governor ruled in his name.🤴

What would Charles V's biggest 

concern have been?

The wars against France, Italy and the Ottomans.

Religion and politics

Cause: Charles V struggled to maintain order in 

the Low Countries due to other wars and high taxes. 

Effect: Catholics and Protestants 

coexisted peacefully, reflecting tolerance. 🤝✝️

What? Do exercises 2 + 4a.

How? Individually or in pairs.

Duration? 6 minutes.

Done? Discuss the answers with your 

              classmate.

Homework of section §2.3