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The revolt of the Imperial Knights and the peasants' war: causes and outcomes; part played by Lutheranism and Luther's reaction; Luther's pamphlets of 1525; imperial diets, princes and cities; Lutheran-Catholic negotiations including the 1530 Augsburg Confession.
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The Protestant challenge, 1521–1531
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The revolt of the Imperial Knights and the peasants' war: causes and outcomes; part played by Lutheranism and Luther's reaction; Luther's pamphlets of 1525; imperial diets, princes and cities; Lutheran-Catholic negotiations including the 1530 Augsburg Confession
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What was one of the main causes of the Peasants' War in 1525?
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The Peasants' War was primarily driven by economic grievances and social inequality, as peasants sought to improve their harsh living conditions and challenge feudal obligations.
Key terms
- Lutheranism: A branch of Protestant Christianity founded on the teachings of Martin Luther, emphasizing justification by faith and the authority of Scripture.
- Imperial Knights: A group of lesser nobility in the Holy Roman Empire who revolted against the authority of the Emperor, influenced by the spread of Lutheran ideas.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Luther's Position: Luther actually condemned the violence and urged the suppression of the revolt, which is crucial for understanding his role in the Reformation.
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