The Reformation had a huge effect on the peasants. Many wanted to override their traditional laws and customs and to subject them to new territorial regulations and taxes. Also many of these peasants believed in Martin Luthers teachings. Peasant leaders believed in Luther's teachings of critisism towards landowners. At first, Martin Luther sided with the peasants. However, when the peasants revolted in Luther's name, he orded them all killed. Between 70,000 and 100,000 peasants were killed.