Peace of Westphalia (1648)
This war was fought in Germany (Holy Roman Empire) between nobles and those Protestant peasants who were inspired by Martin Luther
In an attempt to end religious fighting, this peace agreement established the principle of "So goes the prince, so goes the people"
Council of Trent (1547-63)
This defined Catholicism for the next 400 years and said Church decisions/interpretations were final
This peace agreement was the start of true religious toleration in the West
Peace of Westphalia (1648)
This war was fought in Germany (Holy Roman Empire) between nobles and those Protestant peasants who were inspired by Martin Luther
principle of "So goes the prince, so goes the people"
Council of Trent (1547-63)
This defined Catholicism for the next 400 years and said Church decisions/interpretations were final
This peace agreement was the start of true religious toleration in the West