In the 16th century, a movement called "Protestant Reformation" was started in order <em>to reform the Roman Catholic Church's beliefs and practices.</em> Political rulers backed this reformation in order to expand their power and control.
In response to this, the Council of Trent was held. This consisted of three meetings that occurred between<em> 1545 to 1563. </em>
<u>The meeting was a means for the Roman Catholics to respond to the challenges of the Protestants regarding their doctrines.</u>
<u>It was also held in order to solve the issues regarding abuses that were happening in the Church.</u>
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Life was very challenging for women who were involved in the war, because they had to be able to cook,clean and even bandage wombs for the men that got hurt in the war.
