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30 Years War
The End of the Holy Roman Empire
Causes:
Catholics and Protestants
Bourbons and Hapsburgs
Dutch Revolt
1st Phase
Defenestration of Prague and the Bohemian Revolt
Louis XIII
Huguenot Rebellions and increasing Absolutism
2nd Phase
Danish Intervention - Christian IV
3rd Phase
Swedish Intervention - Gustavus Adolphus
4th and Final Phase
French Intervention - Cardinal Richelieu
Peace of Westphalia
Effects
- Decline of religion as a cause for conflict
- End of political relevance for Holy Roman Empire
- Rise of France and Absolutism
- Fragmentation of Germany - Rise of Prussia
- Official Dutch Independence
Effects
- 25%-40% of German Population and wiped out
- Increase in Witch Hunts
- Sovereignty and the Nation State
