Which might most reasonably be cited as a cause of the Reformation?
A) Germans' resentment against the Church's corruption
B) interest in reform of monasteries and convents
C) the discovery of territories in the New World
D) the poverty of Northern European peasants

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Germans' resentment against the Church's corruption, including the sale of indulgences, the lavish lifestyle of the clergy, and the selling of Church positions, played a significant role in sparking the Protestant Reformation. This resentment was shared by many across Northern Europe and fueled demands for reform within the Catholic Church.

Which Might Most Reasonably Be Cited as a Cause of the Reformation