Rise Of The Reformation Research Paper

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The Reformation was a 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Catholic Church ending in the establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches. During this time people began to see the corruptness of the church, and this began people to question the church. The major and successful development of The Printing Press was one of the main factors that led to the rise of The Reformation. The creation of The Printing Press made books more available to all of the people, thus leading them to become more educated. Another main factor was Pope Leo X. Pope Leo X wanted to build St. Peter’s Basilica, but he didn’t have enough money so he began to sell indulgences. Indulgences were pardons issued by the pope that people could

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