The Protestant Reformation
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Objective
I can explain the main causes of the Protestant Reformation and how they led to tensions between religious and secular authorities.
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What event in Martin Luther's life prompted him to become a monk and later challenge the Catholic Church?
Explain the significance of Luther's 95 theses and how they contributed to the Protestant Reformation.
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“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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