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Renaissance and 17th Century

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Characteristics of Renaissance1. Religious devotion of Middle Ages gave way to interest in human beings 2. Universities introduced humanities 3. invention of printing press from movable type made books more available 4. More writers began writing in vernacular
The man who exemplified the Renaissance ManLeonardo da Vinci
Only Elizabethan colony in New WorldLost Colony
Arguments against Catholicism1. sale of indulgencs 2. saw payment to church as another form of taxation 3. felt that Mediterranean countries were favored 4. question teachings /hiearchy
paved the way for split with church--raised question about interpretation- Dutch scholarErasmus
German Monk- 1483-1546Martin Luther
Ninety-Five Theseslist of dissenting beliefs nailed to German church door
2 groups of ProtestantsLutherans and Calvinist
2 sub groups of CalvinistPuritans and Presbyterians
Called "Defender of Faith" by PopeHenry VIII
Act of Supremacy- 1534King assumed full control over the Church of England
What did Henry VIII do when he assumed full control?severed ties with Rome, seized English property of Church, and dissolved powerful monasteries
3 children of Henry VIIIMary, Elizabeth, and Edward
Tudor Monarchs in orderHenry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I
Problems with Mary Irestored Roman practices, restored authority of Pope, married Spanish cousin Phillip II- making England almost a colony of Spain, violent repression of Protestants
Characteristics of reign of Elizabeth Ipatron of the arts, put an end to religious turmoil, reestablished supremacy of Monarch, restored the Book of Common prayer, made England a world power
Problems between Elizabeth and Mary StuartCatholics considered Elizabeth illegitimate, Mary was considered a threat to throne because she was next in line
Result of conflict between Elizabeth and MaryElizabeth had Mary imprisoned and executed
Date of defeat of Spanish Armada1588
Problems with James Ibelieved in divine right of kings, persecuted the puritans, struggled with parliament
1625 Petition of Rightsspelled out rights of Englishmen
Long ParliamentParliament ruled for 11 years after Charles I fled the country
Name the King executed by Puritan armyCharles I
What were the king's supporters called?Cavaliers
What were the Puritan supporters called?Roundheads
1645 Puritan leader who defeated forces of Charles IOliver Cromwell
Title that Oliver Cromwell tookLord Protector



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