Define what the Reformation is and why it occurred. How did it influence the social order of European
society and what impact did it have on the political relations of European states? What was the Church’s
reaction to this movement?

1. Begin your essays with introductions and organize them into topical paragraphs.
   2.Use evidence from the lectures and readings to support your argument.
   3.Provide a conclusion and summarize why these developments are historically significant.
   Please add work cited.