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Thirty Years War
The Thirty Years War started as conflict between religious groups; Protestants and Catholics. It was a gruesome war that changed to a political power struggle of who would control Europe. https://www.history.com/topics/reformation/thirty-years-war -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights led to a Constitutional Monarchy by giving power to parliament over the monarchy. It outlined the constitutional and civil rights of the English people and was inspiration for the American bill of rights. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/english-bill-of-rights -
War of Austrian Succession
There were a couple of wars that involved most of Europe. It was to decide who would rule Austria and every power had their own interest.
https://www.britannica.com/event/War-of-the-Austrian-Succession
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Stamp Act
The British government needed money so they taxed the American colonists on all paper documents. The Americans rebelled and said it was not right. Seemed to be one of the many things that started the American Revolution.
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American Revolution
Americans rebelled so they can govern themselves and not be governed by the English. This led to the birth of our nation.
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Treaty of Paris
This was the document King George III signed to recognize America as their own country and gave us our land back.
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Tennis Court Oath
The king tried to keep the government from meeting by locking them out, but they met at a indoor tennis court. There they decided to stay together until they get what they want. This was one event leading up to the French revolution. https://www.history.com/news/the-french-revolution-fact-or-fiction -
Storming of the Bastille
The people rushed the Bastille that was prison that held rebels and supplies that would help the revolution. They released the rebels and stormed the castle of the king and queen. It was the start of the French Revolution. https://www.history.com/topics/france/bastille-day -
French Revolution
The monarchy of France taxed their people, but did not help them. The people were desperate and ended up rebelling. The people beheaded the monarchy. https://www.history.com/topics/france/french-revolution -
Reign of Terror
The rebels killed off anybody by guillotine who was for the monarchy. Robespierre ordered these killings until people had enough and executed him to bring a less bloody government.
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