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AP European 30 Years War

Published on Nov 18, 2015

30 Years War, Thirty Years War, Peace of Westphalia, 1648, Turning Point

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30 Years War

The End of the Holy Roman Empire
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Causes:
Catholics and Protestants
Bourbons and Hapsburgs
Dutch Revolt

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1st Phase

Defenestration of Prague and the Bohemian Revolt
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2nd Phase

Danish Intervention - Christian IV
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3rd Phase

Swedish Intervention - Gustavus Adolphus
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Louis XIII

Huguenot Rebellions and increasing Absolutism
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4th and Final Phase

French Intervention - Cardinal Richelieu
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Richelieu's Intervention

  • Proved that the Reformation was a political event
  • Sided with Protestants to undermine Habsburg power
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Peace of Westphalia

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[The Treaty is] "null, void, invalid, iniquitous, unjust, damnable, reprobate, inane, empty of meaning and effect for all times"
-Leo X, Zelo Domus Dei

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Effects

  • 25%-40% of German population wiped out
  • Increase in Witch Hunts
  • Sovereignty and the Nation State
  • Beginning of an age of nation based diplomacy and warfare
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Effects

  • Decline of religion as a cause for conflict
  • End of political relevance for Holy Roman Empire
  • Rise of France and Absolutism
  • Continued Fragmentation of Germany - Rise of Prussia
  • Official Dutch Independence

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