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Thirty Year's War
The Thirty Year's War happened over an attempt by the king of Bohemia to impose Catholicism throughout his domain. During the war the conflict changed the geopolitical face of Europe and the role of religion and nation-states in society. (History Channel.com) -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was an act signed into law by William III and Mary II. The bill gave Parliament power over monarchy -
War of Austrian Succession
The War of Austrian Succession happened when Frederick II of Prussia seized the rich Hapsburg province of Silesia . (World History textbook). During the War Mari Theresa tried to force Frederick out of Silesia, but did not succeed -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a law passed in 1765 by the British Parliament that imposed taxes on items like newspapers and pamphlets. (World History Textbook) -
American Revolution
During the American Revolution the first turning point was when the Americans triumphed over the British at the Battle of Saratoga. -
Treaty of Paris
Two years after George Washington forced surrender of a British army, Americans, British, and French diplomats signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the war.(World History Textbook) -
Storming of the Bastille
During the Storming of The Bastille a crown demanded weapons and gunpowder that they believed to be stored there. The commander of the Bastille refused to open the gates and opened fire on the crowd. The crowd ended up killing the commander and five guards and released the handful of prisoners who were being there, but however they did not find any weapons. (World History textbook) -
French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath is a famous Oath made by on a tennis court by the Third Estate in pre-revolutionary France. (World History textbook). -
Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a time period during the French Revolution when people in France were arrested for not supporting the revolution and many were executed. (World History Textbook)
