HOW THIS HELPS YOUR ESSAY

Why This Matters

• This document = evidence of weakened unity

• You can use it in:

  • your introduction

  • a body paragraph

PROTESTANT REFORMATION DBQ: Day 2

By Isiah Jones

TODAY’S FOCUS

Today

• Read to answer questions

• Use evidence

• Think about unity vs. division

👉 No summaries.

DBQ QUESTION

DBQ Question

To what extent did the Protestant Reformation weaken political and religious unity in Europe?

While reading, ask:

• Does this weaken or strengthen unity?

BACKGROUND

Background Reminder

• Reformers challenged Church authority

• New Protestant groups formed

• Conflict increased across Europe

👉 Background = context for your introduction.

INDEPENDENT WORK

Your Task (30 minutes)

Read Documents 2–4
Answer ALL analysis questions for each document.

As you work, focus on:

• Cause & effect

• Whether the document shows the Reformation weakened or strengthened unity

✏️ Use short, clear responses.
📄 Use evidence from the text only.

👉 You will share your answers after.

DBQ INTRO PARAGRAPH (EXIT TICKET)

Using your annotations, notes, and document evidence, write an introductory paragraph that includes:

1️⃣ Context
Briefly explain what was happening in Europe before and during the Protestant Reformation
(use the Background + Timeline)

2️⃣ Thesis Statement
Answer the DBQ question:

To what extent did the Protestant Reformation weaken political and religious unity in Europe?

👉 Your thesis must clearly state how much unity was weakened (or partially maintained).