Answer the focus questions from each section of the chapter.
What were the central ideas of the reformers, and why were they appealing to different social groups?
How did the political situation in Germany shape the course of the Reformation?
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How did Protestant ideas and institutions spread beyond German-speaking lands?
What reforms did the Catholic Church make, and how did it respond to Protestant reform movements?
What were the causes and consequences of religious violence, including riots, wars, and witch-hunts?