Alpine region

Alpine Countries

  • Nov 19, 1337

    100 Years War

    100 Years War
    Edward III's claim to the throne, in addition to the economic conflict within Europe due to France's attempts to increase taxation, brought about the beginning of the 100 Years War.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    The Alpine Region

  • Sep 13, 1515

    Swiss Permanent Nuetrality

    Swiss Permanent Nuetrality
    The Swiss are defeated by the French, resulting in a permanent state of nuetrality.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution
    The Grimaldis are deposed and unification with France follows.
  • Power Upheaval

    Power Upheaval
    Napoleon seized control of France, and subsequently created powerful armies which invaded and conquered a wide span of territory.
  • Liechtenstein Gains Independence

    Liechtenstein Gains Independence
    Liechtenstein gained its independence from the Holy Roman Empire on the 12th of July, 1806.
  • States

    States
    The Papal States were abolished in Solvenia.This occured because the Secularization Act passed, resulting in a single united state.
  • Napoleon

    Napoleon
    After retreating Russia, Napoleon was defeated by the seventh coalition at Waterloo. This allowed France to devise a new government, restoring the Bourbon monarchy.
  • Monaco's Independence is Restored

    The Franco-Monegasque Treaty restore's Monaco's independence.
  • The Red Cross is Founded

    The Red Cross is Founded
    The Red Cross is founded in Geneva, Switzerland, and has remained a prominent charity institution to this day.
  • A Dual Monarchy

    A dual monarchy was established in Austria, uniting Austria and Hungary for a brief period (until 1918). This resulted in similar culture between the two nations, and shared ideas which linger to this day.
  • Eiffel Tower built

    Eiffel Tower built
    The eiffel tower was built for the 1889 world exhibition.
  • WWI

    WWI
    1914-1918 WW1 begins when germany invades france.It is the econd largest world war in history.
  • Hapsburg Monarchy is Abolished

    Hapsburg Monarchy is Abolished
    The Constituting National Assembly passed the Habsburg Law and officially dethroned the Habsburg-Lorraine, creating a new republic.
  • Trianon

    The Treaty of Trianon was signed following World War I, regulating the borders of a newly independent Hungary,
  • Hitler Takes Rule

    Hitler Takes Rule
    Hitler is appointed chancellor of reich, commanding the German people with his slimy orational prowess, and sparking a global war.
  • Nazi Holocaust

    Nazi Holocaust
    The holocaust against jews was a mass murder that killed millions. Hitlr had so many jews killed because of their apperance.
  • The Germans

    The Germans
    the germans seized austrian land. Austria had been protected against any German bullying by Italy. however Germans where able to pass through.
  • WWII

    WWII
    Adolph Hitler corrupted the German people and seized control of massive armies of followers. He instituted the genocide of people whom he deemed of lesser quality in order to ensure the purity of the German race, and created mass devastation. The involvement of other nations led to a global war, and grave consequences.
  • The Zones

    The Allies established French and Soviet Zones in Austria for administrative purposes.
  • Independence

    Independence
    Slovenia’s economy developed rapidly, particularly in the fifties, when it was heavily industrialised which leads to Slovenia's independence.
  • Switzerland Joins the UN

    Switzerland Joins the UN
    Switzerland became the 190th member of the United Nations with the support of the General Assembly, adding an additional voice to the group.