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Thirty Year's War Begins
Prior to the Thirty Year's War, the Holy Roman Empire Began to disconnect into several states. These states were in theory supposed to be Ruled by an Emperor elected by German princes, but due to an imbalance in power and the Catholic Hapsburg King Ferdinands rise to power, Catholic and Protestant rulers questioned their alliances. This disconnect led to many fights and the division of Europe called the Thirty Year's War; this war caused murder, torture, and was followed by famine and disease. -
Thirty Year's War Ends
The Disorder of the Thirty Year's War caused an estimated depopulation of one-third of Germany's population. This war had great importance by allowing Europe to see peace and settle other international affairs. This event also allowed the Netherlands and the Swiss Federation to gain statehood. Though, Germany would be divided into 360 states for another 223 years. (See more information for this Event and "Thirty Year's War begins" in "Larsen_Lily_WorldHistory_U2L7") -
English Bill of Rights
Because of King James II's appointment of the Catholic Church to high authority, fear of a recreation of the Roman Catholic Church. After his death, his daughter, Mary, and her Husband, Wiliam III of Orange, became the rulers of England and both accepted several acts passed by parliament ensuring parliament would be superior to the monarchy and there for the Catholic Church. The English Bill of Rightsensured more power to the people.
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War of the Austrian Succession Begins
"Shortly after Charles's death in 1740, Fredrick II of Prussia seized the rich Habsburg province of Silesia. This action sparked the War of Austrian Succession"(-textbook) This action challenged Maria Theresa’s right to rule. Though she gained help from the Hungarians, Britain, and Russia. -
War of the Austrian Succession Ends
The end of the War of the Austrian Succession is important because it strengthens Maria Theresa’s rule and led to another absolute monarch who forced nobles and clergy to pay taxes and limit the power of nobles and the church over her people. In other words, this event led to Maria Theresa to put clergy and nobles closer to the same footing as lower class citiens. -
Stamp Act
After the French and Indian War, the British treasury was drained of funds. In need of more money, King George III and parliament decided to tax the colonies for newspapers, pamphlets, and other items. This event led to the phrase "taxation without representation" and contributed to the built of of tension in the colonies leading to the American Revolution. -
American Revolution begins
There are many events that lead to displeasure in the colonies that lead to them declaring independence and starting the American Revolution. These events were higher taxes shown as the Sugar Act of 1760 and the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and other events and laws that were put in place. This lead to the signing of the declaration of independence which sparked the American revolution. During this event, a war broke out between colonists vs. the british and loyalists. -
American Revolution Ends
This war lasted until 1781 when, with the help of France, the Colonies, now known as the United States of America, gaining independence from England. This War aloud for the Birth of a country that is now seen as a global superpower and home to over 300,000,000 citizens. -
Treaty of Paris
After the American Revolution there needed to be proper documentation that the war was over and the United States of American would be seen as its own country without connection to the British government. Diplomats from America, Britain, and France came together to sign the Treaty of Paris which was documented evidence that the American Revolution was over and America was its own country. The Treaty of Paris was an important event because it legally marked America’s independence from Britain. -
The French Revolution Begins
Just like the American Revolution, there were multiple reasons for the buildup and eventual release of stress in the form of the French Revolution. A large source of strain between France and its citizens was the social division between the First Estate (the Clergy), the Second Estate (the Nobility), and the Third Estate (the Middle Class to the Peasantry). This way of life and voting became tense when the French face economic problems and the Third Estate felt the stugles the most. -
Tennis Court Oath Pt. 2
After meeting in a tennis court close to the National Assembly’s meeting hall, the delegates of the Assembly made an oath, “never to separate and to meet wherever the circumstances might require until we have established a sound and just constitution.” This oath is called the Tennis Court Oath. To me, it seems this event is important because it marks the beginning of the French people taking over the country and the beginning of the end of the monarchy. -
Tennis Court Oath Pt. 1
Due to the frustration of being outvoted by the first and second estate, the third estate representatives took it upon themselves to create the National Assembly, to represent the people of France. A few days after the Assembly’s creation it’s meeting hall was locked and guarded; this action led them to believe the king was going to disband them so they instead met in a tennis court. -
The Reign of Terror Begins
In 1793 tensions rose not only in France nut also along the borders of France. Scared and cornered by its neighboring countries, the Committee of Public Safety was established and urged all of France to aid in War efforts towards Britain, Netherlands, Spain, and Prussia. Ideas in the committee soon turned on the French people when Maximilien Robespierre rose to head of the Committee of Public Safety and began the Reign of Terror. -
The Reign of Terror Ends
During the Reign of Terror, about 300,000 French citizens were arrested and about 17,000 were executed. These citizens were Nobles, peasants, clergy, and Middle-class who had once supported the Revolution. By Robespierre, this event was seen as necessary in advancing the French Revolution. Though in history this event has been seen as an action that instilled fear to those who indulged in corruption for their own gain and after the end of this Reign of Terror. -
The Storming of Bastille
During the Storming of Bastille, a crowd gathered outside of the Bastille wanting weapons; the commander refused to open the gates but opened fire on the crowd and killed many people. This act of violence sparked a mob that broke through the defenses. This event is important because it showed the end of the old ways of tyranny, inequalities, and injustices. -
The French Revolution Ends
During the French revolution events like the Storming of Bastille, the Reign of Terror, the “Great Fear”, and other acts of civil violence occurred. This Event is Important because it took down the social order, dismantled the monarchy, lead to the church being under state control, and paved the way for France known today.
