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Essay Archive - The Reformation
The Reformation
One of the greatest revolutions of all time was the Reformation, a
conflict between Catholics and Protestants during the 16th and 17th century.
The Reformation was a turning point during the Renaissance, a transition
from old to modern times.
Although most people during the Renaissance disagreed with Medieval
ways and even poked fun at them, the rich Catholic Church still preserved
many Medieval ways. People began to disagree with Church customs. In the
late 1300's, an English priest and teacher at Oxford University, named John
Wycliffe declared that people should be able to read the Bi....
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