what is protestant reformation ? when did it happen ? what impact did it have on europe ? Martin Luther had the power of the church and what happened was there was a breakdown of the authority and power in the catholic church the people stood up against the catholic church this had a large impact on europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Martin Luther was one of the religious leaders during this time. he didn't agree with the church he believed you should pray for forgiveness this caused several branches of christianity to spread around. Because the peasants were trying to overthrow the pope, chains broke loose , and several people were killed in the process. protestant reformation-
