How did the Catholic Church react to the Hussite movement after Hus's death?
Ignore it
Try to suppress it violently
Tried to negotiate a compromise
Accepted Hussite views as part of Church teaching
Answer
In an attempt to quell the Hussite movement that emerged in Bohemia in response to the teachings and martyrdom of Jan Hus, the Catholic Church resorted to violent suppression. They organized several military crusades against the Hussites, aiming to eradicate the movement by force and restore the dominance of the Catholic faith in the region.
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