Asked by Katelin Neitzschman on Sep 26, 2024
Denied rights in the Peace of Augsburg,German Calvinists gained religious rights in the Holy Roman Empire under
A) the Defenestration of Prague.
B) the Treaty of Lubeck.
C) the Treaty of Westphalia.
D) the Letter of Majesty.
E) the Edict of Nantes.
Peace of Augsburg
A 1555 treaty between Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the Schmalkaldic League that allowed the princes of the Holy Roman Empire to choose either Catholicism or Lutheranism as their territory's official religion.
German Calvinists
A religious group in Germany that follows the theological teachings and reforms of John Calvin, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and the scripture's authority over church traditions.
Treaty of Westphalia
A series of peace treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe, significantly shaping the modern state system by acknowledging the principle of sovereignty.
- Identify the importance of principal treaties and decrees throughout European history.
- Examine the impact of religious conflicts on the societies and lands of Europe.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the importance of principal treaties and decrees throughout European history.
- Examine the impact of religious conflicts on the societies and lands of Europe.