The two ways which the Reformation changed Europe is:
1) Henry 8th split the English church away from the pope. but this was an argument about succession and power and not move towards Protestantism. He remained Catholic the rest of his life.
2) Elizabeth 1 first tried to follow a 'middle way' in religion, but later began to persecute Catholics by end of the reign England was a protestant county.
{I'm not sure if this is right as I never learned the topic yet. but I hope this will try and help you. If you're still stuck the answers are the BBC bitesize KS3 history on the Tudors and stuarts}
There are three main reasons for European Exploration. Them being for the sake of their economy, religion and glory. They wanted to improve their economy for instance by acquiring more spices, gold, and better and faster trading routes. Also, they really believed in the need to spread their religion, Christianity.
The four explorers, Francisco Coronado, Robert LaSalle, Samuel de Champlain, and John Cabot, represent the three major European nations that decidedly settled in what is now the United States.
Some basic effects of Europeans coming to North America are that the Native Americans caught new diseases which included smallpox, influenza, measles, and chicken pox. Explorers used superior fire power, like single shot muskets, to conquer natives.
Reasons for European Exploration. England. Send keyboard focus to media. Although, they all wanted to find the Northwest Passage the English were motivated by a desire to colonize as much of the Americas as possible. Portugal. Send keyboard focus to media. Portugal's geographical position helped to shape its course.
Hope this helps you
Decline of church authority
