Europe and Middle East 1550-1750

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1550 to

    Europe and Middle East 1550-1750

  • Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augustburg

    The Peace of Augustburg ended religious warfare in Germany. This agreeement accepted Christianity in Germany. The German states were now free to choose between Catholicism and Lutherism.
  • Mar 1, 1562

    Franch Wars of Religon Start

  • Rule of Shah Abbas Begins

  • Spanish Armada Defeated

    In an effort to invade England and overthrow Protestantism, Philip II of Spain sent the Spanish Armada. However, the armada was blastered by faster English ships and retreated. On thier way back to Spain, they were pounded with storms and never made it home.

  • Henry of Navarre

    In 1589, Henry of Navarre, a Huguenot leader, succeeded the throne in France as Henry IV. As king, he ended the fighting between Catholics and Huguenots. He issued the Edict of Nantes and pleased both sides of religion in France.

  • Edict of Nantees

    To solve religious problems between Catholics and Huguenots, Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes in1598. The edict made Catholicism the offical religion in France. It also gave Huguenots the right to worship and have political privileges.

  • Thirty Years' War

    The Thirty Years' War started out as a war between Catholicism and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire. However, as it progressed, it became more political and territorital as much of Europe decided to participate. Denmark, France, Sweden, and Spain were some of the many who fought in "the last religious war."

  • Shah Jahan Assumes Control Over India

  • End of Thirty Years' War

    The Thirty Years' War was ended by the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. This treaty gave Sweden, France, and thier allies new territory. The treaty also divided more than 300 states of the Holy Roman Empire.

  • Charles I Executed

    On January 30, 1649, Charles I was executed by Rump Parliament. This execution horrified much of Europe. This event led to the forming of a military dictatorship under Cromwell.

  • Absolutism in France

    Louis XIV is one of the best examples of Absolutism in France. He seemed to do anything he wanted. He increaded fame and wealth in France by mercantilsim, built many buildings, added territory, and developed a standing army of almost 400,000.

  • Ottomons Unsuccessfully Besiege Vienna

  • John Locke Publishes Two Treaties of Government

  • Luis XV Comes to the Throne

  • Delhi Destroyed by Persians