Peace of Augsburg Flashcards
Who agreed to the peace of Augsburg?
Ferdinand whilst deputising for Charles.
What did the peace mean?
It meant that Lutherans could practice Lutheranism in Lutheran territories; more detailed version of peace of Passau.
Why did Ferdinand agree to the Peace?
He knew the divide between catholics and protestants was too big.
What did Ferdinand recognised he needed in order to restore peace?
The cooperation of the princes.
Why were the Lutherans winners?
Because they could legally practice Lutheranism.
Why were the princes winners?
Because the peace recognised their rights.
Why were city populations winners?
Because cities could tolerate protestant and lutheran practice.
Why was the German population as a whole winners?
It restored peace in the empire.
Why was Charles a loser?
He was a devout catholic.
With what and when did Charles announce he would eradicate Lutheranism?
The Edict of Worms 1521.
When did Charles abdicate?
1556.
Why were anabaptists losers?
They were considered illegal.
