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Martin Luther initiates the Reformation. Many Dukes see a chance to challenge Emperor Charles V & the Empire divides along religious lines, with the north, east and cities such as Strasbourg, Frankfurt and Nuremberg becoming Protestant while the southern and western regions remain Catholic
This record states: In addition to conflicts between his Spanish and German inheritances, conflicts of religion would be another source of tension during the reign of Charles V, in 1517.
This record states: Martin Luther initiated what would later be known as the Reformation, at this time, many local Dukes saw a chance to oppose the hegemony of Emperor Charles V the Empire then became fatally divided along religious lines.
This record states: With the north, the east, and many of the major citiesStrasbourg, Frankfurt and Nurembergbecoming Protestant while the southern and western regions largely remained Catholic.
The Protestants aly with Charles V against the Turks. States that the religion of the ruler becomes the religion of the state. Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith. Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire
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