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Jan 1, 1560
Rival Religions Become Militant
Calvinism and Catholicism, two rival religions at the time, become competitive for converts and also become highly militant towards eachother. -
Period: Jan 1, 1562 to
French Wars of Religion
This war was between the Catholics and the Huguenots within France. -
Jan 1, 1566
The Netherlands Erupts Into Violence
At the time, Philip of Spain controlled the Netherlands. The people of the Netherlands didn't approve of him and when Philip tried to chrush Calvinism in the Netherlands, the people of the Netherlands erupted into violence. -
Jan 1, 1571
Battle of Lepanto
The Holy League, controlled by the Spanish, were victorious over the Turkish fleet. -
End of Philip's Reign
By the end of Philip's reign, Spain was not the super power it once was. -
Edict of Nantes is Issued
Henry IV, the former leader of the huguenots, issues the Edict of Nantes after converting to Catholicism and becoming king. The Edict of Nantes stated that the Huguenots had the right to practice their worship. -
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The Thirty Years War
The Thirty Years War was a struggle between Catholic forces, led by Hapsburg Holy Roman emporers, and Protestant nobles in Bohemia. -
Civil War Erupts in England
After King James I tried to impose more ritual on the church of England, unrest grew untill a civil war broke out between the supporters of the king and the parliament forces. The Parliament forces won thanks to Oliver Cromwell, a military genius. -
Thomas Hobbes publishes Leviathan
After being alarmed with the Upheavals in England, he published this book to tery to deal with the problem of disorder. -
Cromwell Dies
When Cromwell died, Charles II became his succesor. -
Monarchy of England restored
After Cromwell's death, the army had become unpopular so Charles II restored the monarchy. -
James II Becomes King of England
When he became King, he abdicated the government. -
William of Orange Invades England
When William's army landed at Torbay, James sent forward his army. William won with almost no blood shed. William accepted throne. -
Toleration Act of 1689
This act granted Puritans, but not Catholics, the giht of free public worship. -
John Locke publishes Two Treatises of Government
This book argued against absolute rule of one person.