Protestant Reformation

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Reformation

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Movement against Roman Catholic Church, began in 1517

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Release from sin by Catholic Church

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Indulgence

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Reason for England's break with the Church

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King wanted a divorce; Church refused

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Martin Luther

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German priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church

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95 Theses

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Martin Luther's arguments against Indulgences

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Catholic Church's response to Luther's 95 Theses

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Excommunication

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Ultimate religious authority according to Martin Luther

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The Bible

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Luther's followers

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Protestants

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Significance of the printing press

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Faster production of written work, accessible to everyone.

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Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church

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95 Theses