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In 1618, Emperor Ferdinand III sought to impose Roman Catholicism on citizens throughout the empire. Even though religious freedom had already been granted prior. This war was a series of battles that lasted 30 years. It's significant in history because it strengthened the role of religion. -
In December 1689, James II was banished during the Glorious Revolution for a continuous abuse of power. The English Bill of Rights diminished the power of royals in Britain and granted Parliament more authority. This bill holds significance because it signed into law "that the monarchy could not rule without the consent of Parliament." -
In October 1740, Maria Theresa next in line, rose to the Habsburg throne after her father's death. However, her succession was opposed and resisted by many. Thus, beginning the war. The War of the Austrian Succession became the first and second Silesian Wars. The war holds significance because the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle settled Maria Theresa's previously challenged rule. It also caused Prussia to rise to power. -
On March 22, 1765, the Stamp Act became law because the British sought to clear debts and defend newly acquired American lands. Colonists thought the act to be against the constitution and rebelled by committing acts of violence and intimidation. The Stamp Act allowed Britains to raise funds to pay their debts. -
In 1775, the American Revolution happened because the British sought greater control over the colonies. Some attempts resulted in taxation without representation and zero representation for Americans. During this Revolution, Americans fought for their independence from Britain. The American Revolution holds great significance because, without this rebellion against British rule, the colonists wouldn't have gained their autonomy. -
On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris would be mutually signed as the British recognized their defeat, thus acknowledging Americans' autonomy. The peace treaty ended the war between America and Britain along with their allies. The peace agreement was signed by both nations. The Treaty of Paris brought the bloodshed that is inevitable in a war to an end. It brought peace. -
On May 5, 1789, the French Revolution began. The third estate felt resentment towards the more prominent social classes. They were discontent with the unfair treatment that came with how they were governed. During the war, the revolutionaries overthrew government officials and took control. This rebellion is significant because it abolished the absolute monarchy peopled were living under. -
In 1791, people of the third estate were locked out of their typical place of meeting. Taking this as an act of opposition against them, they defied the attempt to make them yield. During this event, the third estate held their meeting inside an indoor tennis court. They rebelled against the King's call to disperse. This event holds significance because the members of the third estate agreed not to disperse until the absolute monarchial rule was abolished. -
On July 14, 1789, the third estate of the French social class stormed the Bastile because it was believed that it stored vast amounts of weapons and ammunition. During this event, an angry and violent mob took the state prison building in an effort to raid it for arms and ammunition. The Storming of the Bastile is of great importance because later it would become known as France's Independence Day. -
On September 5, 1793, the Revolutionary War government made an example of those who opposed the French Revolution such as the first and second estates. During the reign of terror, people were executed.