At first the Catholic Church reverted to the historic practices of banning and excommunication, followed by military repression. When these methods failed to stop the spread of Protestantism the Catholic Church turned to the Counter Reformation.As Protestantism swept across many parts of Europe, the Catholic Church reacted by making limited reforms, curbing earlier abuses, and combating the further spread of Protestantism. This movement is known as the Catholic Counter-Reformation.What were the three key elements of the Catholic Reformation, and why were they so important to the Catholic Church in the 17th century? The founding of the Jesuits, reform of the papacy, and the Council of Trent. They were important because they unified the church, help spread the gospel, and validated the church.
What was the most likely motivation for Iraqis to set fire to oil wells in Kuwait? They hoped to set off explosions to kill enemy troops and win the war. They wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from Kuwait.
The Texas Constitution derives its core governing principle from the U.S. Constitution. Both embody representative democracy, popular sovereignty, limited government, and separation of powers.