The Counter-Reformation and Religious Wars
Examine the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation and the resulting religious conflicts.
Key Questions
- Analyze the strategies employed by the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation.
- Compare the motivations of different groups involved in the European Wars of Religion.
- Evaluate the long-term impact of religious divisions on European political landscapes.
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