Kevin Bacon Flashcards
1555
Peace of Augsburg-ended religious civil war, gave German prince right to decide religion Lutheran or Roman Catholic, did not recognize Calvinist
1517
95 thesis
1588
Defeat of Spanish Armada-Elizabeth assisted the Dutch so Philip of Spain sent armada do get rid of her. It failed
1603
Elizabeth 1st dies-restored the Anglican Church while still remaining broken from the ROC
1618
Beginning of 30 years war-religious war of Protestants vs. Catholics ended with peace of Westphalia said rulers could decide the religion for their territory
1649
Cromwell comes to power in England-got rid of monarchy and parliament and Cromwell took power
1660
Restoration of England-restored monarchy after death of Cromwell
1688
Glorious revolution in England-rejected Devine right, overthrow of James II in favor of William and Mary, England is constitutional monarchy
1713
Pragmatic sanction in Austria-CharlesVI securing the throne to Maria Theresa which was promptly violated by Fredrick the Great of Prussia
1715
Louis XIV dies-left France in crippling debt from seven years war and funding American Revolution
1776
Adam smith wrote the wealth of nations-advocating free trade
1789
French Revolution begins
1795
Final patrician of Poland
1799
Napoleon comes to power
1804
Napoleon becomes emperor