Episode 2 – History of Freedom

History of Freedom

Episode 2 – The Protestant Reformation

Episode 1

Episode 3

Introduction
Martin Luther
Key Reformers
Reflection

The Protestant Reformation

Can a single act of defiance start a revolution? Find out how a courageous act changed the relationship between the church, government, and the people.

Introduction
Game of FREEDOMS
The Printing Press
Changing the World
Wrapping it Up

Martin Luther

Learn about Martin Luther’s life and his influences, and the 95 Theses that is credited as the start of the Protestant Reformation.

Martin Luther
Learn More
The 95 Theses
Wrap up

Key Leaders of the Reformation

Start by discovering which freedoms you hold dear, and survey historical documents that memorialized critical freedoms that you enjoy today

Introduction
Key Reformers
Reformers Memory Game
Reformation Causes and Effect
Wrap Up

Time for Reflection

What impact has this episode had on your thoughts about the way the Protestant Reformation shaped our current freedoms?

Quick Check
Reflect

A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE

Martin Luther had to decide whether to stay silent and continue to follow the religious leaders blindly or to stand up for what he believed was wrong.

He thought about the decision for a long time, weighing the consequences and possible outcomes. He knew that speaking out could lead to backlash and ostracization from the community he held dear.

How would you react if you saw religious leaders abusing their power? Would you speak out?