2. REFORMATION CONSEQUENCES: 1500s-1648: Discuss and explain at least THREE consequences/results/the importance of the Reformation.
People were socially, economically and politically affected by the Reformation, which was instilled in the sixteenth century. The Catholic Church was reformed in Germany in Western Europe, then to other parts of and later to other parts of the world. This move was initiated officially by Martin Luther in 1517, who challenged the church of Roman for selling indulgences. Martin’s initiative occurred when he discussed his disappointments by posting ninety-five theses and directing them to the church authorities. The church was excluded from power, and parliament, city and royal councils formed as a result of the reformation. By 1700, Protestant countries had overtaken the income of all the …show more content…
Human capital and religion were interconnected, and during the Reformation, they contributed to the growth of economies. After its occurrence, education chances were availed to many people since education services were offered. Education improved people’s knowledge and therefore gained knowledge and skills for acquiring better incomes. Protestants opened more girls’ schools alongside boys’ schools and the same time lower literacy rates. Protestants continued to focus on higher primary school enrollment as one way of increasing implementation of obligatory schooling laws while closing the gender gap in education. The female schooling population increased, which led to a reduction of the gap between educated females and males. As a result, female discrimination and violence were rare, and equality was promoted in a great way. Also, the reformation enabled many people to learn different types of writings, which they never knew before. Lastly, there was higher public spending on education which benefited Protestants and enhanced educational performance and test results of military
People were socially, economically and politically affected by the Reformation, which was instilled in the sixteenth century. The Catholic Church was reformed in Germany in Western Europe, then to other parts of and later to other parts of the world. This move was initiated officially by Martin Luther in 1517, who challenged the church of Roman for selling indulgences. Martin’s initiative occurred when he discussed his disappointments by posting ninety-five theses and directing them to the church authorities. The church was excluded from power, and parliament, city and royal councils formed as a result of the reformation. By 1700, Protestant countries had overtaken the income of all the …show more content…
Human capital and religion were interconnected, and during the Reformation, they contributed to the growth of economies. After its occurrence, education chances were availed to many people since education services were offered. Education improved people’s knowledge and therefore gained knowledge and skills for acquiring better incomes. Protestants opened more girls’ schools alongside boys’ schools and the same time lower literacy rates. Protestants continued to focus on higher primary school enrollment as one way of increasing implementation of obligatory schooling laws while closing the gender gap in education. The female schooling population increased, which led to a reduction of the gap between educated females and males. As a result, female discrimination and violence were rare, and equality was promoted in a great way. Also, the reformation enabled many people to learn different types of writings, which they never knew before. Lastly, there was higher public spending on education which benefited Protestants and enhanced educational performance and test results of military