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Thirty years war
The Thirty Years war had many reasons for starting but one of the main ones was when the king of the bohemia tried to impose Catholicism through his land. The war was responsible for many deaths, especially in Germany, which is where most of the war took place.
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Thirty Years War
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English Bill of Rights
The English bill of rights was signed by Mary II and William III after the overthrow of King James. It protected the rights and liberties of individuals. The ideas of the English bill of rights are also seen in the U.S constitution.
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War of the Austrian Succession
The war of the Austrian succession started when Frederick II invaded one of the richest Habsburg provinces, Silesia. this was caused when Maria Theresa was unable to inherit her father's land, according to Salic laws. -
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War of the Austrian Succession
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Treaty of Paris
the treaty of Paris marked the beginning of the British rule outside Europe. it also ended the seven years war because according to the treaty, France had to give up its land in North America and ended any threat of foreign military.
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Stamp Act
the stamp act imposed a direct tax on the British colonies in America and required that many printed materials be produced on stamped paper produced in London. -
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Stamp Act
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American Revolution
The American colonists wanted independence from Great Britain because they wanted them to pay taxes for the French and Indian war because it was on American soil. so, the colonists fought for their independence from Great Britain, with the help of France, and won obviously, otherwise, we wouldn't have the united states of America. -
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American Revolution
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French Revolution
The french revolution is what ended feudalism for good. During the revolution, the storming of the bastille and reign of terror occurred. -
storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille was one reason for the start of the french revolution. Over 1000 commoners gathered at the Bastille and demanded gunpowder from the military leader of the bastille. when he refused, they tried breaking into the main fortress, and the soldiers got scared and started shooting into the crowed. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath was an oath made by the National Assembly. it was made to try and keep having meetings and trying to get their constitution. This was the first step in forming an organized protest against the french government. -
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French Revolution
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a sequence of public executions and arrests due to suspicions of them being enemies of the french revolution. During this time at least 300,000 people were arrested and 17,000 were executed. -
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Reign of Terror
