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Period: 202 to Jan 1, 1219
Switzerland Ruled by the Holy Roman Empire
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Jan 1, 1291
Switz Confederartion Created
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Period: Jan 1, 1332 to Jan 1, 1513
Additional Cantons to Switzerland
The Cantons, Luzern, Zurich, Glarus, Zug, Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel, Schaffhausen, and Appenzell join the Swiss Federation. -
Jan 1, 1522
The Reformation
Switzerland is split into two different parts because of religion. Noth Switzerland is mainly protestant. Southern Switzerland remains roman catholic. -
Independence
Switzerland declares Independence. Switzerland is officially a nation. -
Cantons added to Switzerland
Sankt Gallen, Graubunden, Thurgau, Ticino, Aargau, and Vaud join the Swiss Federation. -
Cantons added to Switzerland
Valais, Neuchatel, and Geneve join the Swiss Federation. Switzerland now has its final borders. -
Constitution
Constitution Written. Now not only a Union of States, but an official Confederation. The Swiss Constitution was loosely based on that of the United States of America. -
Red Cross
Foudation of Red Cross. -
Railroads
Railroads developed across the Alps. -
Women's Rights
Women obtain the right to vote. However it is only in the Canton of Vaud. -
Switzerland join the UN
Switzerland Joins the United Nations as of 2003.