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Jun 28, 1519
Charles V started reign
He battled for Catholicism. During his reign, Hapsburg empire increased its poer so much. It included Spain, Holy Roman Emire and the Netherlands.
Effect: He splitted the emire into two parts. -
Jul 25, 1556
Phillip II started reign
He is the member of Hapsburg royal family member. New World provided silver and gold for his empire. His effect to the world is to advance Catholic by defending it from Protestant. -
Henry IV started reign
He is one of the Huguenots (French protestants)。He changed his religion several times. He was assassinated by Catholic believer.
Effect: Freedom to both Catholics and Protestants. -
James I started reign
Took the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth I..Struggles with the Parliament over the money. This caused the Civil War. -
Thirty Years' War
The war was all over Europe, mainly in Germany's territory. This war was between Catholic and Protestant.
Who were involved?
Catholic and Protestant
Effect
Holy Roman Empire was split after this war. -
English Civil War
This war is the conflict between Parliaments and Royalists. After this war, Charles I who was Parliament was excuted. Effect of this was the end of the Absolute Monarchy. -
Louis XIV started reign
Louis XIV is the strongest king of France back then. He stated by himself :"I am the State"
Effect: He made France the wealthiest country in Europe.
Also a definition of absolute monarch -
The Glorious Revolution
1688 - 1689. King James II forced to be flee, because he was a Catholic. After that, Mary and WIlliam of Orange who were Protestant took over the throne. This revolution caused The Bill of Rights -
English Bill of Rights
After the Glorious Revolution, the Bill of Rights stated not interfering with freedom of speech in Parliament, and Limited Monarchy.
Who were involved?
William III of Orange and Mary
Effect
This is still used in British government now. -
Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg
What happened?
The capital of Russia was moved to St. Petersburg.
Who was involved?
Peter the Great
Effect this event had
Russia was westernized, because St. Petersburg is close to Western Europe. -
Maria Theresa started reign
She took over the kingdom after her dad.
Maria allied herself with France and fought in the Seven Year's War against Britain and Prussia.
Help her own country with many deals that have benefits. -
Reign of Frederick William II
Frederick was a son of King Frederick.W. He took over for his father. Frederick's effect is that he increased Prussian power by defeating Austria and getting land for Prussia.
