What were the long-term political effects of the Protestant Reformation? In what

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What were the long-term political effects of the Protestant Reformation? In what ways did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment challenge the intellectual and political status quo in early modern Europe? What were the long-term political effects of the Protestant Reformation? In what ways did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment challenge the intellectual and political status quo in early modern Europe? What were the long-term political effects of the Protestant Reformation? In what ways did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment challenge the intellectual and political status quo in early modern Europe?

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The reformation began in 1517 when a German monk called Martin Luther protested about Catholic church. His followers became known as Protestants.

The long term political effects of the Protestants Reformation is that it to formation of a lot of alliances and enemies in Europe. It is because the idea of Protestants was adopted by many people and governments; while others remained faithful to Catholic churches.

The enlightenment and scientific knowledge made people acquired knowledge; specially about God; the king and his divinization. It also helped people think rational about the status quo of king and churches; so they understood that God didn't choose king and made all of them equal. They also doubt the church's influence. So they helped so much to the Protestant reformation.

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