apr 21, 1527 - Sack of Rome

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The sack of Rome was significant because the Holy Roman Empire destroyed Rome because of the League that threatened Charles V. This was significant because the pope in Italy became afraid to form government without the approval of the emperor and left Rome up to the Holy Roman Empire. This fits into The theme of States and Other Institutes of power because it developed the government of Rome to fit into the Holy Roman Empire standard.