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Start of war
Ferdinand sends catholic nobles to city of Prage, trying to make Protestants be Catholics. -
Nobles out the window
Protestants respond violently to catholics request. -
Big destruction
Swedish army destroys 2000 castles, 18000 villages, and 1500 towns. (One third of Germany) -
Problem!!!
No ruler in Hapsburgs because Charles VI didn't have sun. Charles tries to convince so that his daughter Maria Theresa can rule -
End of war
Peace of Wesphalia. France wins 30 year war gaining territory while Haspsburgs loses. Haspsburgs try to find a way of ruling different land, language, culture, and religion. -
Maria Theresa rules
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Absolutism rules
Junkers arw under Federick William I's control. Federick practiced absolutism, kicking women on the streets and having bad temper. -
War resumes
Austrian war of succession starts, and Salic law resumes. Maria Theresa gets married and her housband rules (Francis I) -
Federick II
Federick II becomes military leader, and makes Prussia a more unified territory. Prussia became military power so Federick was latwr knowned as Federick the great. Prussia's economy became stable -
Federick the Great dies
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Another Ruler
Maria Theresa dies and Joseph II takes over. Youngest daughter of Maria becomes Queen Marie Antoinette of France. -
Law!
Enforced religious law that protected the people of different religions.
