How Did The German Peasants Revolts?

In the first quarter of the German peasants revolts were caused after Luther wanted the Catholic Church to reform. There was a violent reaction of the peasants towards the aristocracy. Since the revolts were unplanned and uncoordinated, many peasants were slaughtered when going after the aristocrats. The varying reactions of the different classes were based on religious belief, and large social stratification difference. Luther’s teachings were taken extremely when the peasants of the Holy Roman Empire started turning on the aristocracy. Leonhard Von Eck and the Chancellor of Bavaria in 1525 believed that the peasants were being “led astray” by Luther even though he was only wanting the church to reform. The bavarians believed, “If these peasants promised today that they would give their lords no further trouble, they could change their minds within an hour.” The aristocracy look at the peasants as inferior. Both the peasants and the aristocracy had skewed views of what the message that is trying to be communicated actually is. …show more content…
The peasants of Swabia had a different approach to the revolts, they do not to wish to overthrow the power, just follow the power that is chosen by God. The peasants also believe that they will be freed from working for certain lords in certain areas, “and we do not doubt that as Christian lords you will release us from serfdom.” These peasants believe that they would be protected by God during this large issue. They were the closest peasants to believe what Martin Luther actually was