GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Peace of Augsburg
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Peace of Paris
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Peace of Westphalia
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Treaty of Nickleback
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Detailed explanation-1: -As a result of the Treaty of Westphalia, the Netherlands gained independence from Spain, Sweden gained control of the Baltic and France was acknowledged as the preeminent Western power. The power of the Holy Roman Emperor was broken and the German states were again able to determine the religion of their lands.
Detailed explanation-2: -What territorial changes resulted from the Peace of Westphalia, ending the 30 Years’ War? The Netherlands and the Swiss Confederation became independent states.
Detailed explanation-3: -The primary cause of the Thirty Years’ War was the actions of Emperor Ferdinand II in forcing the protestants into Catholicism. The war ended with the Peace of Westphalia, a treaty that laid boundaries for European countries and recognized subsequent territorial sovereignty throughout Europe.