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A legal basis for coexistence of Catholism and Lutheranism in Germany (Holy Roman Empire). It allowed state princes to select Catholism or Lutheranism as their religion of choice. Calvinism and other Protestant denominations were not mentioned.
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The French Wars of Religion was a period of war and unrest between Catholics and Huguenots. It is believed that 3 million people died during this time either from disease, violence, or famine.
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A targeted group of assassinations and a wave of Catholic mob violence direceted agaisnt the Huguenots duirng the Wars of Religon in France. The massacre marked a turning point in the Wars of Religion.
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This granted the Calvinist Protestants of France rights in the nation, which had been considered to be essentially Catholic. It was signed by King Henry IV and seperated civil from religious unity.
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Primarily fought in Central Europe and is now seen as one of Europe's wide struggles. It is estimated that there was 4.5-8 million military deaths during this time period.
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The Treart of Westphalia was signed Münster and brought an end to the 30 Years War in the Holy Roman Empire. This closed a period of time in Europe that killed about 8 million people.