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The thirty years' war - Coggle Diagram
The thirty years' war
The war
Took place between 1618 and 1648 and
Was caused by the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire
Main phases of this war
Protestant uprising in Bohemia
Nobles from Bohemia expelled the Catholics and appointed a Protestant king
King of Bohemia fought against them
Two sides were formed
Protestants formed an alliance with Germany
But they were defeated
The intervention of Denmark
Lutheran King of Denmark intervened
The United Provinces resumed their fight against Spain
Protestants were defeated and signed the Surrender of Breda in 1626
Swedish participation
German Catholics seized the opportunity to take the Protestants
Sweden came to their aid
A peace treaty was signed
France joined the conflict
Spain and the Holy Roman Empire became much more powerful
Protestants against the Catholic side
The French army defeated the Spanish troops
The Spanish monarchy
Lost their dominance over Europe
Low Countries was recognised
New country became a great trading and naval power
German states
Limits on the power held by the Emperor were established
Sweden
Became the dominant state on the Baltic coast
France
Obtained territories
Became the leading power in Europe
France and absolutism
King Louis XIV
Unrestricted power
Made the laws and governed through decrees
Court of advisors
Lived with him in the luxurious Palace
Officials acting
Administrative officials
Came from the bourgeoisie
Professional status
Prime Minister
Ministers who acted under the orders
Diplomatic corps expanded
Professional army
They had access to better weapons and built defensive fortresses
Intervened in the economy
Instigating the following developments
The kings increased their power
Absolute power was considered a divine right
Some thinkers considered an absolute monarchy
Spread to the majority of the European states
England and the parliamentary system
A civil war broke out
Parliament was victorious
Parliament consisted of the Puritan bourgeoisie and Anglican nobles
Was another uprising, resulting in the Glorious Revolution
Monarch was willing to obey Parliament
Republics governed by a parliament had already been established
England was the first parliamentary monarchy
House of Lords
Represented the higher nobility
House of Commons
Acted in the name of the bourgeoisie
