Evaluate the extent to which the Edit of Nantes (1598) can be considered a turning point in European political and religious history. Edict of Nantes Religious Before 1) France = Catholic state 2) Peace of Augsburg in neighboring German territories helps to spread Protestantism. 4) Huguenots practicing their faith in some cities and attacking Catholicism. 5) French nobility converting to Calvinism in great numbers. After (Use after column for thesis examples) 1) French Protestants are allowed to worship and practice their faith. 2) Catholics in France now recognize an alternative Christian sect. 3) Royal sanctioned religious tolerance in France. 4) Jews and Muslims are still not recognized (This can be political or religious). Political 1) Peace of Augsburg (H.R.E.- 1555) 2) Elizabethan Settlement (England- 1559) 3) French Wars of Religion or French Civil Wars 4) St. Bartholomew s Day Massacre 5) The conversion of Henry IV to Catholicism- Paris is worth a mass. 1) The edict represents state sanctioned religious tolerance. 2) The edict restores peace to France. Huguenots are granted amnesty and civil protections. 3) The edict grants Protestants safe haven in France including some fortified cities. 4) Edict recognizes Catholicism as state religion. 5) Protestants had to respect Catholic holidays, restrictions on marriage.
An acceptable thesis would evaluate the extent to which the Edict of Nantes was a turning point in European political and religious history: The Edict of Nantes reshaped European politics by presenting the idea of separate religions within one state under a politique leader, as well as by offering a solution to French religious conflict. Simultaneously, the course of religious history was altered by a new degree of religious diversity, which was unique in that it was tolerated more so than ever before.
An acceptable thesis would evaluate the extent to which the Edict of Nantes was a turning point in European political and religious history: This edict not only represented a change in the course of religious history by allowing religious toleration to a limited extent, it also heralded political change by representing the type of pragmatic political maneuver utilized similarly by other politique rulers to secure their power. Lastly, this provision marks yet another political turning point by allowing the presence of religious disunity which contributed to later conflicts within France.
Unacceptable thesis statements: The Edict of Nantes changed politics and religion in European history. The Edict of Nantes was a very important edict which changed religious ideas and political standings in Europe circa 1598 and beyond. With his Edict of Nantes, Henry established an easier way for Huguenots in France to live without changing their religion. Also, Henry gave France a strong leader who thought and fought for the people of France s rights.
Evaluate the extent to which the Edit of Nantes (1598) can be considered a turning point in European political and religious history. Edict of Nantes Religious Before 1) France = Catholic state 2) Peace of Augsburg in neighboring German territories helps to spread Protestantism. 4) Huguenots practicing their faith in some cities and attacking Catholicism. 5) French nobility converting to Calvinism in great numbers. After (Use after column for thesis examples) 1) French Protestants are allowed to worship and practice their faith. 2) Catholics in France now recognize an alternative Christian sect. 3) Royal sanctioned religious tolerance in France. 4) Jews and Muslims are still not recognized (This can be political or religious). Political 1) Peace of Augsburg (H.R.E.- 1555) 2) Elizabethan Settlement (England- 1559) 3) French Wars of Religion or French Civil Wars 4) St. Bartholomew s Day Massacre 5) The conversion of Henry IV to Catholicism- Paris is worth a mass. 1) The edict represents state sanctioned religious tolerance. 2) The edict restores peace to France. Huguenots are granted amnesty and civil protections. 3) The edict grants Protestants safe haven in France including some fortified cities. 4) Edict recognizes Catholicism as state religion. 5) Protestants had to respect Catholic holidays, restrictions on marriage.