#AP European History: Reformation & Beyond - Your Last Minute Guide! 🚀

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#⛪ The Shattering of Religious Unity

#The Reformation's Impact

- **Religious Diversity:** No more religious uniformity! Europe now had Catholics, Lutherans, Calvinists, and more. - **Political Tool:** Leaders used religion to gain power, leading to conflicts. - **Social Tensions:** Religious divisions worsened existing class and economic conflicts. - **Challenged Authority:** Religious institutions lost power, causing more social change.

#Wars of Religion

• Power Struggles: States fought for control using religion as a weapon.
• French Wars of Religion (1562-1598): Catholics vs. Protestants, with nobles challenging the monarchy.
• Control: Leaders tried to control religious institutions for their own gain.