Analyze the causes of and the responses to the peasants’ revolts in the German states‚1524–1526.Historical Background: In late 1524‚ peasants‚ craftsmen‚ and poor soldiers formed bands and pillaged throughout a large area of the Holy Roman Empire. During the revolt‚ some of the rebel bands authored statements of grievances called Articles.Although most bands did not coordinate their activities‚ several groups met in Memmingen‚ Swabia‚ during March 1525 at a gathering known as the Peasant Parliament
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Mr. Parrow AP Euro/ Period 5 February 13‚ 2012 DBQ #1 The peasant’s revolt in the German states of 1524-1526 was mainly caused by the peasants’ confusion of Lutheran teachings and also the economic depression that was oppressed by the lords. The response to the peasant revolts in German states varied from violent outcries to semi peaceful actions such as marches and gatherings. During 1524-1526 many peasant revolts occurred within the German states primarily caused by the confusion of Lutheran
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and royal oppression is what drove the peasants to rebel in the German states; with their numbers‚ the Holy Roman Empire’s authority was weakened‚ economy affected‚ and most of all society suffered chaos; the poor mans’ revolts proved to be effective against the weak government responses. The leaders of government were lead to believe that the peasants acted upon the will of God. (Document 1 Leonhard von Eck) The peasants themselves claimed that their reasons were behind God. They would serve the
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Reactions to Peasant Revolts During a short two year period of the 16th century‚ the peasant class formed groups to challenge the power and argue for freedom. Dialogue turned into violence and principles such as the _Twelve Articles of the Swabian Peasants_ turned to pillage throughout the German States of the Holy Roman Empire (Doc.2). The impact was felt everywhere but in the end the uprising led to over 100‚000 deaths and not much change. The peasants began the fight by arguing against being
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While Lutheran beliefs‚ high taxes‚ and serfdom caused the peasant revolts‚ the nobles’ responses were solely based upon monetary gains and fear‚ while commoners had mixed reactions but were mostly against the peasants. Religious officials viewed the peasant revolts with differing views. For example‚ Thomas Muntzer encouraged these revolts‚ implying that they were God’s Will (Doc 6). On the other hand‚ Martin Luther condemned the peasants‚ claiming that they were associated with the Devil (Doc 7)
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The peasant revolts in late 1524 were constructed by peasants‚ craftsmen‚ and poor soldiers. Although the cause of these peasant revolts were constant‚ there are several responses from the German states. Some German’s saw the attacks as too intense‚ others such as nobles viewed the revolts as devious‚ and others including the pastors and people with religious beliefs related the revolts to god’s will. The documents mostly overlooking the ruthlessness of the attacks came from Martin Luther
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suffered the most from the Black Death was the English peasants. They saw this “supply and demand” situation as an opportunity for advancement‚ but rich English nobles did everything in their power to prevent that from happening. Although one peasant may not have been powerful alone‚ as they were by far the largest social group in England‚ they had the power to bring chaos to Europe during their shocking revolt. Once nobles realized that the peasants wanted increased wages‚ they began to pass laws to
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The Peasants’ revolts in 1524-1526 were caused by three main reasons: most peasants revolted in the name of Christianity‚ because of the Lutheran teachings of individual rights and the godly equality of all people‚ while others because of either the seek to end oppression from their tyrant lords‚ or because of financial trouble. As for responses‚ there was great variety in different groups‚ some‚ in favor of peace‚ proposed ideas that seemed reasonable but were deceiving‚ and others out of either
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The peasants’ revolts in sixteenth century Germany were very historically significant. As such‚ many groups had different perspectives on the causes of the revolts as well as different responses to them. The peasants themselves cited as the cause many of the ideas brought about through the Protestant reformation: individual rights and the godliness and equality of all people. However‚ many nobles and government officials saw these as acts of the peasants’ own stupidity and vengeful nature. As for
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PEASANT REVOLT DBQ This revolt lasted from 1524 till 1526‚ it began in the German states‚ and the main reason for the revolt was new Lutheran ideas that were beginning to go against the traditional Catholicism ideas. Documents 1‚4 and 5 give insight on the views those who were on the nobility side‚ Documents 2 and 3 give more specific details over the views of peasants and finally for Documents 7‚8 and 12 explain how the mainly how the revolt didn’t have much meaning behind it. Documents 1‚ 4
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