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thirty years war
this was a battle among the catholic and protestant states and ended up being about who would govern Europe. -
english bill of rights
the parliament of England passed this act in 1689. This bill will limit the powers of the king and queen and enhances the democratic election. -
war of the austrian succession
Fredrick ll of Prussia invaded the neighboring Hapsburg province of Silesia. -
american revolution
this was the war known as the American independence. This was a confrontation between British troops and local militia. This took place at Lexington and concord in Massachusetts. -
stamp act
this new act would require all American colonists to pay tax on every printed paper they used. This includes legal documents, newspapers, ship papers, and even playing cards. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty was signed by the representatives of king George lll. This signified the ending of the American revolutionary war. -
french revolution
Royal Coffers depleted. It also brought two decades of poor harvests, drought and higher bread prices. It also brought cattle disease -
tennis court oath
it was a pledge that was signed early on in the French revolution. It was a political act that was believed to come from the nations people not the monarchy. -
storming of the bastille
This is a violent attack that took place in Paris, France. It was to signal the start of the revolution. The bastille was built to protect Paris during the hundreds year war. -
reign of terror
it was more commonly known as the terror. This was a period when public massacre's and execution's took place.
