Switzerland

By Jackweber
  • Period: 202 to Jan 1, 1219

    Switzerland Ruled by the Holy Roman Empire

  • Jan 1, 1291

    Switz Confederartion Created

  • Period: Jan 1, 1332 to Jan 1, 1513

    Additional Cantons to Switzerland

    The Cantons, Luzern, Zurich, Glarus, Zug, Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel, Schaffhausen, and Appenzell join the Swiss Federation.
  • Jan 1, 1522

    The Reformation

    Switzerland is split into two different parts because of religion. Noth Switzerland is mainly protestant. Southern Switzerland remains roman catholic.

  • Independence

    Switzerland declares Independence. Switzerland is officially a nation.

  • Cantons added to Switzerland

    Sankt Gallen, Graubunden, Thurgau, Ticino, Aargau, and Vaud join the Swiss Federation.

  • Cantons added to Switzerland

    Valais, Neuchatel, and Geneve join the Swiss Federation. Switzerland now has its final borders.

  • Constitution

    Constitution Written. Now not only a Union of States, but an official Confederation. The Swiss Constitution was loosely based on that of the United States of America.

  • Red Cross

    Foudation of Red Cross.

  • Railroads

    Railroads developed across the Alps.

  • Women's Rights

    Women obtain the right to vote. However it is only in the Canton of Vaud.

  • Switzerland join the UN

    Switzerland Joins the United Nations as of 2003.