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Thirty Years War

Thirty Years War. 1618-1648. Weapons of the 30 Years War. Wall Gun Similar to a musket but could not be shoulder fired Defensive weapon Shot-lead balls and could be wheeled around. Wheelock pistol. Matchlock Musket. Origins of the War. In 1555, the Peace of Augsburg was signed

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Thirty Years War

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  1. Thirty Years War 1618-1648

  2. Weapons of the 30 Years War Wall Gun Similar to a musketbut could not be shoulder fired Defensive weapon Shot-lead balls and could be wheeled around

  3. Wheelock pistol

  4. Matchlock Musket

  5. Origins of the War • In 1555, the Peace of Augsburg was signed • This document said the ruler picks the religion • This will not end all conflicts between Catholics and Protestants • Calvinists had made gains in a number of German states

  6. The Bohemian Period 1618-1625 (Bohemian Revolt) Spain sent troops to help the Catholics

  7. The Bohemian Period In 1618 Protestants threw three members of the Bohemian Royal Council (Catholics) out of windows because they violated this freedom of religion They fell 70 feet and landed on a pile of manure The Bohemian Period ends with a Catholic and Habsburg victory

  8. Defenestration of Prague

  9. The Danish Period • 1625-1629 (Danish intervention) • The Danes fight against the Catholics • This period ends with a Habsburg and Catholic victory

  10. Swedish Phase • 1636-1648 • France is largely Catholic, but enters the war against her rivals, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire • The French wish to keep the German states broken up and therefore weaker • Sweden joined France

  11. End of the War • The war ends with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 • Every nation has a right to self-determination (the right to become a country) • Established international law meant to have enduring peace • Germany remains divided but gains rights to make treaties • This further weakens the power of the Holy Roman Empire

  12. Peace of Westphialia

  13. Peace of Westphalia Netherlands gained independence from Spain Sweden gained land France emerged as the strongest power in Europe

  14. Casualties 30 years war is the most devastating war in Europe outside of the First & Second World Wars Approx. 12 million people died German male population reduced by half

  15. Partner work • With a partner of your choice, your job is to do the following: • Create 25 multiple choice questions that cover everything for this unit • Provide an A, B, C and D and circle the answer • This is meant to help you review for the test

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