How did Martin Luther react to the German Peasants' War of 1524–1525?
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Correct answer: He wrote a harsh tract condemning the peasants and supporting the nobility
Although the peasants were inspired by Luther's ideas of spiritual equality, Luther feared social chaos. He wrote 'Against the Murderous, Thieving Hordes of Peasants,' urging the princes to suppress the rebellion violently.
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