The Protestant Reformation

Grade 845 min

aligned to Explain Causes Of The Reformation And Its Impact, Including Tensions Between Religious And Secular Authorities, Reformers And Doctrines, The Counter Reformation, The English Reformation, And Wars Of Religion.

Learning Objective

I can explain the main causes of the Protestant Reformation and how they led to tensions between religious and secular authorities.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

A Fun, Animated History of the Reformation and the Man Who Started It All | Short Film Showcase

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe two main causes of the Protestant Reformation and explain how each contributed to tensions between religious and secular authorities. Identify a specific event or action taken by Martin Luther that exemplifies the conflict between religious and secular authorities during the Protestant Reformation. Explain its significance.

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