What was going on socially/culturally during units 1 and 2?

There were many changes socially and culturally that went on during the renaissance and the reformation. During the renaissance, a lot more trade and communication between countries took place. Also, there were a lot of machines and theories being invented that impacted the way society worked. During the reformation, new religions and beliefs were created and people started question the church. This caused problems and doubts in the Caholic religion, which impacted how the people lived.