The Survival and Spread of Lutheranism 1521-55 Flashcards

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What did Charles do at the Diet of Worms 1521 about Lutheranism?

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Announced his desire to get rid of Lutheranism. He issued the edict to banish/outlaw Luther.

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Did Charles deliver on his promise he made at the Diet?

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Nopeee like at all.

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How is the size an scale of the HRE a factor in him not achiveing?

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Charles had to rely on German princes to implement his desires and some were Lutherans themselves.

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How is conflicting priorities a factor in him not achieving?

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Controlling Netherland and Spain who had issues themselves and external threats from the Ottoman Empire, rivalry with France (Francis I) all make his situation harder and he had a lot on his plate and more immediate dire issues (L- Long term). It was hard for him.

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How much did Charles visit German states and why was it a factor?

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Rarely visited G states in 1520s-30s as there was a lack of desire to fulfil his promise (he maybe realised he was out of his depths and didn’t want himself to look a fool or cause civil war- couldn’t afford to). 1/4 of his 36yr reign spend within HRE lands.

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Was his tactics flawed?

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Yes, he relied too much on pressing the CC to call a church ‘general council’ to resolve Lutheran criticisms- pope resisted until 1545- too late.

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What was his naïve and far fetched belief? What did he do and why was it unhelpful?

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Believed that C and L could be reconciled. Lack of understanding of the doctrine differences- Charles alienated GC and L princes with ideas of religious compromises?

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What was his three main uncalculated tactics to contain Lutheranism?

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  1. Reliance on the German princes to enforce the Edict.
  2. Asking the Pope to call a church ‘general council’ to tackle the worst criticisms made by Luther and his followers.
  3. Negotiate religious doctrine compromises between bot branches, to end the ‘schism’

(the formal separation of a Church into two Churches or the secession of a group owing to doctrinal and other differences).

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When was the 1st Diet of Speyer and the Recess of Speyer?

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1526

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When was the 2nd Diet of Speyer and the Recess revoked?

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1529

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When was the Colloquy (agreement) of Regenburg?

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1541

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12
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Why were the three events important and SHEET.

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3 key events illustrate the failure of Charles negotiations to enforce Edict of Worms and stop Lutheranism spreading- 1521-1541.

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13
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READ THE SUMMARY OF KEY MEETINGS TIMELINE.

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:)

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14
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Was Frederick the Wise important?

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Majorly (look in sheet and folder for extra info).

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15
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Who were the other 3 important princes within the HRE that converted to Lutheranism?

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Albrecht if Hohenzollern

Philip of Hesse

John ‘the Steadfast’ of Saxony- 1 of the 7 electorships for the emperor.

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16
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Why were the three princes important?

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All were influential through their wealth, their status and authority in their region.

They converted to Lutheranism for a mix of religious AND political reasons.

17
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SEE PRINCES SHEET.

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:)

18
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(Sheet as more detail) Who created the Schmalkaldic League and when?

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Philip of Hesse and John of Saxony, 1530.

19
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What was the aim of the Schmalkaldic League?

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To defend their new faith against attack from Emperor Charles.

20
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Where was the league formed and what was it?

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In the town of Schmalkalden (between Saxony and Hesse), the league was a defence verbally and physically against Charles and to protect Lutherans from persecution.

21
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Did it spread and protect Lutheranism, how?

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Yes, it acted to spread Lutheranism and was prepared to defend it physically via a standing army (supplied by Hesse, Saxony and other German city or state leaders who joined the league.

22
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Give figures for the army?

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10,000 infantry, 2,000 cavalry.

23
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Did the league present a real obstacle and to what?

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Yes, to Charles attempt to stop the spread of P ideas and churches.