How Important Was The Part Played By The Catholic Rulers Of Europe In The Struggle Against Protestant In The Years To 1600

595 words - 3 pages

How important was the part played by the Catholic rulers of Europe in the struggle against Protestant in the years to 1600?

It is not unreasonable to state that the Catholic rulers of Europe played an important part in the struggle against Protestantism as rulers like Philip II of Spain can be seen to be fighting against Protestantism very strongly, with events taking place such as the Spanish Armada in 1588. However, whether the most important part in the struggle against Protestantism was played by Catholic rulers is still to be determined as orders such as the Jesuits also contributed.

On the one hand, it can be argued that Philip II played a pivotal role in combating Protestantism due to his strong belief in Catholicism. He saw himself as the ‘protector’ of Protestantism and went to extraordinary lengths to ensure that he did this well. This can be seen in his ...view middle of the document...

To add to this, Henry of Navarre of France played a vital role in securing France as a Catholic state. This illustrates that it was not just one ruler that was playing an important role. He famously said, “Paris is worth a mass” and essentially converted from Protestantism to Catholicism for the sake of Paris. From this, Catholic rulers looked to be very important in the struggle against Protestantism.

On the other hand, The Jesuits, an organisation lead by Ignatius Loyola, were also influential in combating Protestantism, simply due to their widespread support and following. As they had received large backing from Paul III initially, they were in a good position to promote Catholicism throughout Europe. St Bartholomews Day was also an influential event when evaluating whether Catholic rulers played the most important role in the fight against Protestantism. 30,000 people died in Paris, alone which shows the severity of the Catholic’s tolerance towards Hugenots at the time. However, it was more the events that followed that really shaped the decision as to whether Catholic rulers were the most important in righting Protestantism. The edict of Nantes in 1598 allowed the toleration of Hugenots which is important to consider when evaluating whether Catholic rulers where the most important in the fight against Protestantism.

In conclusion, Catholic rulers were very important in the struggle against Protestantism simply due to the amount of money that they were able to invest in combatting Protestantism. However, whether they were the most important and influential part that was played in Europe at the time is debatable, as many orders such as the Jesuits and further events such as the Edict of Nantes in 1598 also played a pivotal role when evaluating whether Catholic rulers were the main part played in the struggle against Protestantism. In this way, Catholic rulers such as Philip II were highly influential and important in the fight against Protestantism as they were able to use the most amount of money and power to combat Protestantism.

To What Extent Did Luther’s Challenge to the Catholic Church Change in the Years 1517-1521?

998 words - 4 pages To What extent did Luther’s challenge to the Catholic Church change in the years 1517-1521? During the period of 1517-1521, Luther’s challenge and also his views towards the Catholic Church went through a series of changes. In chronological these are the main reasons why I think his evolution in ideas occurred: Luther being threatened by Cardinal Cajetan; Luther being questioned by Eck in Leipzig; His publishing of his 3 books in 1520 and his

How Far Do You Agree That the Economy of Tsarist Russia Was Transformed in the Years Up to 1914?

1089 words - 5 pages How far do you agree that the economy of Tsarist Russia was transformed in the years up to 1914? During Alexander III reign, the Country of Russia and its economy was in a very backward state. We saw the Country suffer with extremely low industrialisation, as many of their workforce focused on agriculture. They struggled to sell enough grain at export, in order to fund large scale industrialisation as the serfs were forced by lack of freedom to

How Important Were The Mistakes Of His Opponents In Explaining Stalin’S Victory In The Power Struggle Between 1924 And 1928?

569 words - 3 pages How important were the mistakes of his opponents in explaining Stalin’s victory in the power struggle between 1924 and 1928? Many historians would argue that the mistakes of his opponents played a vital role in explaining Stalin’s victory in the power struggle. However, whilst this did contribute, it is likely that Stalin’s role as General Secretary was the most important factor, with the Lenin Legacy also playing a role. The mistakes

In the Context of the Years of 1847- 1947, How Far Was the Partition of India in 1947 Inevitable?

3913 words - 16 pages British’s power as a united India was powerful enough to over throw the rule and helps explain how with the height of the empire a little over 60,000 men governed a population of 300 million. However in terms of inevitability of partition, for up until the 1930’s it’s been realistically argued by Gyanendra Pandey (Remembering Partition: Violence, Nationalism and History in India) that “political developments suggested against rather than for

How Important Was the Entry of the Usa to the Outcome of the First World War?

1283 words - 6 pages How important was the entry of the USA to the outcome of the First World War? In 1918 over 1,600,000 American troops crossed the Atlantic over to Europe to help the Allies beat the Germans at the western front. The new fresh troops were well-fed and made a big difference at some of the last battles in the First World War. Many people would argue that the entry of the US was the most important factor to the end of the war. The Allies ‘outfought

How Far Was the Nuclear Arms Race a Threat to World Peace in the Years 1949-1962?

1039 words - 5 pages further behind than it actually was. Unbeknownst to them, the Soviets had spies in America who were giving information about the US’s nuclear technology back to the Soviet scientists. This sped up their Nuclear weapon program. The West were already suspicious of the Soviets; this suspicion played a huge part in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in April 1949. This was a step towards maintaining world peace. So although there were

How Successful Was Bismarck in Bringing About the Full Unification of Germany in the Years 1871-78?

577 words - 3 pages How successful was Bismarck in bringing about the full unification of Germany in the years 1871-78? To unify a number of things or people, you join or bring them together, they become a whole or they agree to work together for a particular purpose. I think that Bismarck was successful in bringing about the full unification of Germany, although some of his goals were not achieved until after 1878. For example, when Bismarck and von Bennigsen

To What Extent Was Political Faction Was the Most Important Cause of Rebellion in the Tudor Period?

2223 words - 9 pages proclamation in 1538. Kett and Wyatt also made use of religion in different ways. Similar to Northern Earls, Kett rebelled against the lack of quality of preachers and residential incumbents in their diocese. Wyatt, on the other hand, downplayed religion and highlighted faction but was motivated by religious grievances against Mary. 8 out of 14 leaders in Wyatt’s rebellion were protestant and supported for the rising in Maidstone where Mary’s

Discuss the Role Played by Spartan Women in Their Society

2902 words - 12 pages products could be traded or sold in exchange for needed implements such as weapons. (It should be noted that Spartans could not produce these items themselves as they were forbidden under the constitution of Lycurgus.) During times of war women often had to manage these kleros and therefore played an important part in the economy in regards to management and production of agricultural articles. Apart from this state owned land there was an

How Far Was Lenin Responsible for the Bolsheviks Growing Hold on Power in the Years 1917

1004 words - 5 pages How far was Lenin responsible for the Bolsheviks growing hold on power in the years 1917How far was Lenin responsible for the Bolsheviks growing hold on power in the years 1917-24? Lenin can easily be considered the most responsible character for the growth in Bolshevik power from 1927. However, there are also other factors which without; Lenin would not have been unable to succeed the way he did, such as the Civil War and the failures of other

Was Baseball the First Spor to Be Played and Enjoyed?

681 words - 3 pages played, different rules, and a different history. But, which of the two American pastimes was the first to be played and enjoyed by Americans in the U.S.A? Everyone may have their own opinions and thoughts on which one was to be played and enjoyed first, but we must look at the facts to see exactly which one was played and enjoyed first. Baseball was evolved from the British game, rounders, and is also the cousin of cricket. Both involve a ball

How Important Was The Contribution Of Martin Luther King To The Civil Rights Movement In The Years 1955 68?

678 words - 3 pages How important was the contribution of Martin Luther King to the civil rights movement in the years 1955-68? The civil rights movement was aimed to give African Americans Social, Political and Economic equality after President Abraham Lincoln declared the freedom of all American slaves in 1862 Emancipation Proclamation and the thirteenth amendment was passed to the American constitution which announced slavery illegal. Despite the fourteenth

Was The Spartacist Uprising The Most Important Problem Faced By The Weimar Republic In The Years 1919 1923?

1032 words - 5 pages Was the Spartacist uprising the most important problem faced by the Weimar Republic in the years 1919-1923? Explain your answer. The most important problem that the Weimar Republic faced was the Kapp Putsch. This was because in this uprising the Freikorps units managed to get the Weimar government to flee showing that they had a lot of power and were undermining the Weimar Republic. However, even though this was the most important reason

Computer Technology Has Become An Integral Part Of Our Lives. Discuss What You Envision Will Be Some If Its Important Impacts On Your Life Over The Next Ten Years

592 words - 3 pages Effect of Computers: the past, present and the future.Introduction:Once in a lifetime we would come across a device that changes the way we work, live, and play. The computer is such a machine having taken the world by storm. Computers now form the backbone of every business in the U.S. and one out of every two households. From the first wooden abacus to the latest high-speed microprocessor, the computer has changed nearly every aspect of

An Essay About How Social Classes Played A Huge Part In The American Revolution

1110 words - 5 pages American Revolution EssayThe American Revolution was a huge step for the young colonies to take regardless of the reason or purpose. Although, this essay is not intended to dispute how large of a step this was, but to dispute what the colonists' reason for taking this step was. In Gary B. Nash's essay on the subject, he concluded that the colonists came to the point of the American Revolution because of a social upheaval followed by a chain