What was going on socially and culturally during the Renaissance & Reformation

With the rise of absolutism in both Austria and Hungary, there began a social struggle for power. Through this came the rise of the Habsburg family, who eventually hold a strong rule ver the area. Society became very angered at the newly imposed taxes, which they had no representation for. Despite this and a few other dislikes, Austria and Hungary actually became a more unified people.

Mckay, Hill, and Buckler. A History of Western Society. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.