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Protestants are outraged. They throw (literally) the Catholic nobles out of the windows. Saved by manure, although they said they were saved by angels.
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Ferdinand II took over Roma Empire. He was very religious (Catholic) and tried to apply it to his kingdom. He sent Catholic nobles into the city of Prague that was filled with Protestants, to turn them Catholic.
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Local religious conflict turned into massive war between European powers when other countries got involved. Catholics against Protestants.
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Swedish Army destroys 1/3 of Germany including 2000 castles, 18000 villages, and 1500 towns.
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While the Hapsburgs created a Catholic power, the Hohenzollerns in Prussia created a Protestant power.
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Series of peace treaties signed in the Westphalian cities of Osnabrück and Münster, effectively ending the European wars of religion.
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After war ended the Hapsburgs needed to find a way to rule all the different cultures.
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Reign of absolutism. Wanted junkers completely under his control, just like everyone else. When his son tried to escape with his friend they were captured; his son was punished and the friend was beheaded.
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When Charles VI has no son, he convinces the nobles to accept his daughter as the heir. Some nobles "forgot" promise to Charles VI. Maria Theresa married and made husband emperor, but she was the real ruler.
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Became king of Prussia. Excellent military leader, unified territory. Transformed Prussia into one of the great nations of Europe. Economy became self-sufficient. There was religious toleration.
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Cooperated with the Roman emperor Leopold II and became part of an alliance (Austro-Prussian). Enforced Religious Edict (protected members of different religions).