1. Thirty Years War

2. Weapons of the 30 Years War
Wall Gun
Defensive weapons
Shot-lead balls and
could be wheeled
around

3. Wheelock pistol

4. Matchlock Musket

5. Origins of the War In 1555, the Peace of Augsburg was signed
This document said the ruler picks the religion
This will not end all conflicts between Catholics and Protestants

6. In 1618 Protestants threw three Catholics out of windows because they violated freedom of religion
They fell 50 feet and landed on a pile of manure
They survived

7. Defenestration of Prague 1618

8. 1618-1625 is known as the Bohemian Revolt
Spain sent troops to help the Catholics
is known as the Danish intervention
They fight against the Catholics

9. 1636-1648 is known as the Swedish-French phase
France is largely Catholic, but enters the war against her rivals, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire
Sweden joined France

10. End of the War The war ends with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648
Every nation has a right to self-determination (the right to become a country)
Established international law meant to have enduring peace

11. Peace of Westphalia

12. Netherlands gained independence from Spain
Sweden gained land
France emerged as the strongest power in Europe

14. Partner work
With a partner of your choice, your job is to do the following:
Create 25 multiple choice questions that cover everything for this unit
Provide an A, B, C and D and circle the answer
This is meant to help you review for the test