The Reformation (also known as the Protestant Reformation) was the major religious and political revolution that spread across Western Europe in the 16th century. Lasting for approximately 150 years, this major religious movement was the outcome of the long-standing disagreements and hostility many in Europe had over the Roman Catholic Church, within both its doctrines that were widespread across Europe at the time, and its increasing amount of social power. Because of this, many had pushed for the introduction of new beliefs that placed the Christian Faith purely on the bible alone, setting in place the foundation of the Reformation and the Protestant church. Not only did this push for Reformation cause a huge conflict between the Catholics
