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TREATY OF WESTPHALIA
This painting by the Dutch artist Gerhard ter Borch depicts the signing of the historic peace accord, the Treaty of Münster (Westphalia) between the Dutch and the Spanish, in 1648, ending what is known as the Thirty Years War. Ultimately, the Treaty of Westphalia established a territorial and religious settlement for many in Europe. ter Borch, Gerhard. The Treaty of Westphalia, 1648.
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TREATY OF PARIS
The Seven Years' War came to an end after the Treaty of Paris was signed. As it ended the debacle and the tragic battles of the French & Indian, it also saw the end of foreign dominance of the American colonies. “Peace Treaty of Paris 1763.” Treaty of Paris 1763 , 1763. https://www.landofthebrave.info/treaty-of-paris-1763.htm. -
TREATY OF VERSAILLES
The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, 28 June 1919 is an oil-on-canvas painting by Irish artist William Orpen. WWI came to an end once the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919. It was the “Big Four” who came together to agree that Germany was to carry the financial burden of putting Europe back together. Orpen, William. “Treaty of Versailles.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, September 6, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Signing_of_Peace_in_the_Hall_of_Mirrors. -
THE YALTA CONFERENCE
The Big Three came together at Yalta in Crimea in 1945 to oversee the future endeavors of Europe, more so of Germany, which was crucial for the overall future of Europe itself. The "Big Three" are seen at the Yalta Conference, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin, in this image. “Yalta Conference.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 30, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yalta_Conference.