Identify two specific ways the Catholic Church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism.
(4 points)
150 word limit
One way the Catholic Church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism was through the establishment of the Council of Trent in the mid-16th century. This council addressed the concerns raised by the Protestant Reformers, reaffirmed Catholic doctrine, and sought to rectify areas of corruption within the Church. The Council of Trent also emphasized the importance of traditional practices such as sacraments and emphasized the authority of the Pope.
Another way the Catholic Church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism was through the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition. The Spanish Inquisition was a brutal campaign to root out heresy and punish those who deviated from Catholic doctrine. It involved torture, execution, and forced conversions in an effort to maintain Catholic hegemony in Spain and other territories. The Spanish Inquisition sought to intimidate and suppress Protestant beliefs and practices, thereby halting the spread of Protestantism within Catholic territories.