What uprising did Müntzer play a role in?
German Peasants' War
The Boxer Rebellion
The French Revolution
The Great Uprising
Answer
The German Peasants' War, also known as the Peasants' Revolt, was a widespread uprising of peasants and commoners in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe that took place from 1524 to 1525. It was driven by a combination of political, economic, religious, and social grievances and was fueled by the teachings of Thomas Müntzer, a radical theologian and one of the leaders of the revolt.
The Radical Reformer: Thomas Müntzer's Impact on Christianity
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