The Investiture Controversy

I have found a television show that outshines all others. Reign is a show that has kept my attention whenever I have free time. It is loosely based on actual events in the 1500s. It shows how female power was viewed and the role in which women were forced to play in the time-period. It also has a love story that shows how imperfect relationships can be.

More gained fame from his publication and gained the attention of King Henry VIII. He became councillor to the king and later, Lord High Chancellor of England. He opposed the Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther 's theology, believing they were dangerous to the Catholic Church and to society as a whole. He often times debated with Martin Luther on the king 's behalf. He could not support the king, however, in his decision to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Inquisition Torture tactics and pain were familiar components of the Inquisition. Many people were forced to change their opinions and religious views through sheer force and brutality at the hands of authority. The Catholic Church did not start the inquisition, but it was very common to the Catholic in the thirteenth century. Catholic believe, that people should be physical punishment. At this time, the Christians hated the Jews because they believed they were the reason of Jesus Christ death.

European countries in the late 1500’s were typically split between Protestantism and Catholicism due to the Protestant Reformation in session. Philip II of Spain was a strong, dominant Catholic leader in the late 15th century. He wished to see England stay Catholic as it was with the old Queen, Queen Mary (Bloody Mary) who was a harsh Catholic leader. But Elizabeth was Protestant unlike her sister Mary, she converted them to a non-strict form of Protestantism.

The initial years of Charles I’s reign beginning in 1516 as King of Aragon, and King of Castile jointly with his mother Joanna, saw a slowdown in religious change. Charles’ upbringing in the Netherlands hindered his support in Spain, and his accession to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire in 1519 meant that he had to simultaneously oversee the affairs of two sizeable territories. Therefore, religious reforms were slow to actualise under Charles. As a result, absenteeism and pluralism that were commonly observed in Spanish parishes were not dealt with, and the teaching of Catholic doctrine among the laity was of varying standards. Hence, it could be argued that the paucity of religious change under Charles I worsened the state of religion and spiritual conditions in the kingdom, and more was lost than gained as a result.

While extremely influential, The Thirty Years War had a devastating effect on Western Europe. Approximately eight million Europeans died. Germany, where the majority of the battles occurred, suffered huge economic losses. Governments required large funds to supply their armies, so they heavily increased taxation for the working class. This resulted in revolts in many countries, particularly France.

In the year 1642, England was fighting a civil war that would decide whether Monarchy would rule, or England would become a commonwealth. What happened after the war influenced the 17th century in such a way that it changed everything. Firstly, England was able to create the one of the first professional armies and navies, they started to become a united nation, and The English Civil War was a spark to an explosion. The fuel too many other revolutions was lit. Therefore, the most important outcome of the English Civil War is the execution of King Charles I because England could create a professional army, they became a commonwealth, and they fueled other revolutions.

Mary was born on February 18, 1516. Her parents were Catherine of Aragon and King Henry VIII. She had two siblings, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Mary was their only child to make it past childhood. She had a happy childhood and was always the center of attention. When her mother gave no sons, Henry divorced her, but not legally.

Queen Elizabeth had a fear of committing to foreign affairs or to anything that can possibly start a war. Because of her mother’s death, she did not like executing her enemies or even anyone. She wanted peace with everyone, believing wars were expensive and peace is cheap, but after several assassination attempts Queen Elizabeth recognized the need for her enemies’ death. Queen Elizabeth was a Protestant and was constantly in danger of being assassinated by Catholics who wanted to replace her with the Queen of Scots, Mary.

Introduction Thesis: Ferdinand and Isabella were known as the best rulers Spain had because they turned Spain into a very powerful and wealthy country. Isabella grew up in a family that is a lot like the families seen today. -Isabella was born on April 22 1451 in Madrigal de las Altas Torres. -Isabella had blue eyes, far or chestnut hair, lots of jewels, and magnificent dresses. -Isabella had a mother named Isabella of Portugal and her father John (Juan) of Castile.