Failure to capitalise on victory Flashcards

1
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What did the princes fear?

A

That the emperor would become too powerful.

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2
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what did Charles announce at the Diet of Augsburg 1547?

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For a standing army to be created for him, paid by the princes.

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3
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What was the name of the compromise Charles attempted?

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The Augsburg Interim.

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4
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What was the Augsberg Interim?

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A catholic statement of faith with a few protestant concessions.

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5
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Why was the Augsburg Interim a failure?

A

Both faiths rejected it.

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6
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What did Charles do that alienated his brother?

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He announced his own son Phillip would succeed after Ferdinand.

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Why did the brothers quarrel over the succession anger the princes?

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Because he was ignoring their role as electors.

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8
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What did the French fund?

A

The Schmalkaldic League.

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9
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Why did the French King hate Charles?

A

For his treatment when he was imprisoned.

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10
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What 3 territories did the French occupy?

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Toul, verdun and Metz

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What did Charles allow to happen when he was concentrating on getting the French out of the empire?

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He allowed for the peace of passau in 1552.

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What was the significance of the Peace of Passau?

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It gave Lutherans the temporary right to practice Lutheranism.

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13
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What was the final straw that made Charles abdicate?

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His failure to retake Metz.

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