(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of History

At the beginning of the 16th century, the European continent underwent profound religious transformations with the advent of the Protestant movements. These reforms were not strictly theological, but also intertwined with political, economic, and social factors, challenging the temporal and spiritual power of the Catholic Church. Historian Euan Cameron writes: 'The Reformation was a movement of spiritual renewal that became a catalyst for profound political and social changes, reflecting the tensions and dissatisfactions of a variety of social and regional groups.' (Cameron, Euan. The European Reformation. Wiley-Blackwell, 1991). Based on this perspective, analyze the political and social factors that contributed to the break with the Catholic Church and the subsequent creation of the Protestant Churches. In your answer, evaluate the role of figures such as Martin Luther and John Calvin in the context of religious transformations and explain how their ideas and actions reflected the 'tensions and dissatisfactions' mentioned by Cameron.