Decline - The arrival of the Swedish Army

Question 1

Who led the Protestant Swedish army?

Answer 1

King Gustavus Adolphus

• Dreamed of a Swedish empire

Question 2

When did the Protestant Swedish Army enter the war?

Answer 2

1630

Question 3

How did the Swedish Army change the tide of the 30-year-war?

Answer 3

• 1930-1934 - much of the territory was regained
• Swelled in size 40,000 in 1630 to 150,000 in 1632

Question 4

How did the Swedish Army affect Bamberg?

Answer 4

• Forced Von Dornheim to flee - Meant persecutions could stop
• Von Dornheim looted cathedrals treasure (12 chests of gold and valuable documents) and fled to Austria.
• People were tired of the war - having lost 40% of its population - other more pressing problems
• Catholic nuns able to continue ordinary way of life inc. nativity scene at Christmas
• Jesuits able to continue (Come catholic attacks contributed to panic and chaos across the religion)