1. Why was the Reformation such an important change during the Renaissance and how does it affect you personally?

The Reformation allowed for a critique of authority.

Explanation:

The Reformation can be seen as a product of ideas not imposed by the Renaissance and Humanism. The proclamation of science, art, and freedom contributed to the spread of criticism and free thought. The Reformation is partly the product of these events. For the first time with the Reformation, the man was able to criticize the authorities, i.e., the church, and all the negative phenomena evident in that institution. That is why the Reformation as a movement is extremely important because it has contributed to man's critique and free thought. It was one of the first stages in that process.

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the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.