A significant component of doing history is organizing clear ideas through writing. We are going to begin to address this skill set while using evidence and examples from the Reformation unit. With each unit of study you will be confronted with overarching thematic questions. The list on the back of your quiz represents this well. Many effective writers begin the challange of writing by composing an outline and thesis. As such when it is time to write they have a skeleton or blueprint. I am confident you have been taught this method. Here is what you need to do step by step for this blog posting.
1. Check to see what question you will be doing. Evan #1, Emily #3, Brittany #4, Ariel # 2, Ian#7, Callie #8, Kate #5 ( I chose these randomly)
2. Define a thesis...One to two sentences. What should a solid thesis look like? Remember not to inject presentism or personal emotions into the thesis. Take a look at the test taking strategy to the left of the essay questions. Also take a look at this link to refresh yourself of what an effective thesis might look like: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml
With the question you are addressing lie buzz words that are usually verbs. They need to be the foundation of your thesis and how you answer the question. For example, "analyze" and "discuss". Or "compare and contrast".
3. Outline what a 5 paragraph might look like...Include specific example, proper nouns. This outline should be in the blog so that we may all review.
Outline of an Outline:
I. Thesis, and introduction of the topic (include time frames)
II. Body Paragraph 1. (body paragraphs should reveal specific evidence to prove your assertations)
III. Body Paragraph 2.
IV. Body Paragraph 3.
V. Closure. Revisit thesis...but do not add new material.
Again you are not writing the essay at this point...just framing an outline and thesis.
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I. Introduction
A. Social
1. Papal issues
2. Theological challenges
3. Peasants
B. Economic
1. Individual German states
2. Indulgences
3. Church's use of their wealth
C. Politics
1. Independent German states
2. Money
D. The Reformation was created on the basis of theological questioning and need for independece from the church
II. Social
A. People, especially in Germany, unhappy with the papacy and it's corruption
1. Multiple offices
2. Personal use of money
B. Open criticism of papal authority without great consequences
1. Luther's Theses considered a joke
2. Erasmus
C. Salvation seeminly unable to attain
1. Introduction of indulgences
2. New studies/questionings of the seven sacraments and theologies
D. Peasants searching for change
III. Economic
A. Individual countries, such as England, in need of independence to build thier nation
B. Great amounts of money hawked for indulgences; greatly questioned
1. could you buy your way to salvation?
2. Was basic faith enough?
C. Money being collected used by the papacy for building of religious buildings
IV. Politics
A. Princes within Germany interested in independence from Charles IV
1. Ignored Charles and supported Luther
2. Eventually given ability to decide religion for individual states
B.
V. Conclusion
A. Distress with papacy
B. Need for change
1. Economically
2. Theologically
C. Independence
I. (THESIS) One can conclude that the Counter Reformation was only moderately successful in curbing the widespread of Protestantism, mostly due to the fact that it failed to address a majority of underlying issues.
II. Council of Trent
A. Attempts to clean up church
B. Abolishes selling of indulgences
C. Maintains Catholic doctrine
D. Denies major flaws in Dogma
III. Popes
A. Focus more on non-Protestant, i.e. Jewish ghetto
B. Ban other literature; attempt to control knowledge, not to change to make people more satisfied
IV. Doesn’t concern itself with originating factors
A. Economic domination & corruption for the majority
B. Too strong politics/power
C. General populace = distressed
V. Only superficial change
A. Main ideas the same
B. People still dissatisfied
I.(Thesis) The leaders of the reformation faced great risks by their disobedience of the papacy and geography played a huge role in there personal safety and effectiveness of their reforms.
II. Martin Luther
A. Pope Leo X
1. Indulgences
2. Authority of Pope
3. Diet of Worms
B. Charles V
1. Diet of Worms
2. Gain support of Princes
III. Ulrich Zwingli
A. Bishop of Constance
1. Debate
2. Radical changes of Church
B. Charles V
1. Protestantism
2. At risk of losing everything because of Switzerland's Geographical location
IV. John Calvin
A. King Francis I
1. Reform of 7 sacriments
2. Fled France because King Francis was persecuting Protestants
3. Formed new church in Geneva
V. Conclusion
A. War
1. German States fought the HRE
2. Zwingli died in battle for Zurich
B. Persecution
1. HRE persecuted protestants
2. Zwingli and his followers died in battle against loyal catholics of Switzerland.
3. King Francis I was a loyal catholic who persecuted protestants in France leading to Calvin's flee to Geneva.
Callie McKeon
Question: Discuss the political and religious conditions that led to the outbreak of the Thirty Years’ War.
I. Introduction
A. Peace of Augsburg
B. Surrounding German States
C. Arch Duke Ferdinand II
D. Thesis- Events such as these were the main causes that allowed for political and religious unrest that eventually brought fourth the outbreak of the Thirty Years’ War.
II. Peace of Augsburg (1555)
A. German Princes could choose religion
1. Lutheranism
2. Catholicism
B. Ecclesiastical States
1. Under bishop control
2. Lutherans continued to rule them
3. Bishops who switched from Catholicism had to return land to HRC.
C. Calvinism
1. Left out
2. Caused serious issues in Germany
III. Surrounding German States
A. Spain
1. Interested in German territories
a) Spanish Netherlands
b) Dutch revolted
(1) No rest
(2) Truce 1609
B. France threatened by Spain and HRC
a) Dynastic concern overpowered religious ones
b) Catholic side of a normally Protestant France
C. Sweden and Denmark- Baltic Sea
IV. Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria
A. Stanch Catholic
B. Elected to Bohemian Crown Prince
1. Triggered 30 years war
2. Habsburg Monarchy
V. Conclusion
I. Intro
A. Base of facts
B. Thesis: The english reformation is about preserving unity within the church, whereas the Lutherans found fault and tried to break away. The causes were different as well.
II. Causes
A. English
1. Henry VIII
2. Pope Clement VII
3. Catherine of Aragon
4. Anne Boleyn
5. Nepotism
B. Lutheran
1. Erasmus
2. Martin Luther
3. Christian Humanism
4. 95 Theses
III. Reformation
A. England Separates from Rome
1. Act of Supremacy
2. Treason Act
B. Lutheran
1. Reformed Church
2. Peasant War
3. Separation of Church and State
IV. Effects
A. England towards Protestantism
1. Henry's many wives
2. Son Edward IV
3. Archbishop Cranmer
4. "Bloody Mary" and the Restoration of Catholocism
B. Calvanism
1. England at end of "Bloody Mary" reign
C. Social effects from Protestant Reformation
1. Family
2. Education
3. Pop Culture
V. Conclusion
I. Introduction
A. Engaging opener
B. Time period relation
C. Thesis: During the Reformation The Peace of Westphalia was the first treaty to create a lasting impact on the political, social, and geographic structure of Western Europe.
II. Political
A. First diplomatic congress
B. Signed
1.5/15/1648
2.10/24/1648
C. 30 years' war in Germany
E. War ended between Spain and Netherlands
III. Social
A. Wars ended-culture effected
B. Recognized Peace of Augsburg
C. Alloweed to practice faith anywhere
D. Protestant and Catholics redefinded by law
E. Calvinism-reconized
IV. Geographic
A. Holy Roman Empire
B. Revaluated
1. Switzerland
2. Dutch Republic
3. Lucca
4. Savoy
5. Milan,
6. Genoa
7. Mantua
8. Tuscany
9. Modena
10.Parma
V. Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Position
C. Restating of thesis
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