Question

The germans’ resentment against the church’s corruption might reasonably be cited as a cause of the _________.

Answer 1

The Germans' resentment against the church’s corruption might reasonably be cited as a cause of the reformation.

Answer 2

The Protestant Reformation. This began with Martin Luther 95 theses, which were the problems he saw in this catholic church. This reformation began as a reaction to the catholic church beginning to sell indulgences in Germany: promising ones soul goes to heaven in exchange for a monetary "donation."