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3.- The fight for european dominace - Coggle Diagram
3.- The fight for european dominace
in the 17th century
most important European monarchies continued
tried to achieve dominance over the continent
was a perido of piece until 1618
when Thirty Years War began
Thirty Years War
was the most important war of that century
it began in the Holy Roman Empire
because of religious reasons
when Habsburg Emperor
restricted some of Protestants religious freedom
the conflict was between
Catholics
represented by Emperor/supported by Hispanic monarchy
Protestants
first phase of the war ended with Catholic victory
at the Battle fo White Mountain in 1620
Twelve Years Truce
between Hispanic Monarchy/Dutch Republic ended
Dutch Republic decided to support the rebel Protestant
in the Holy Roman Empire
war with Hispanic Monarchy was reignited
Thirty Years War
was also another struggle for European dominance
between
Spain/France
during this period
Hispanic armies began to win battle
Corbie
was no a longer religiious conflict
after many years of war
Hispanic Monarchy
suffered decisive defeats at the Battle of the Downs
the Battle of Rocroi (1643)
English Channel (1639
Peace of Westphalia
treaty brought about a series of major changes in Europe
formal recognition of the independence of the Dutch Republic
modification of the borders of the Holy Roman Empire
right to religious freedom in the Holy Roman Empire
was signed in 1648.
France and the Hispanic Monarchy continued the war
until 1659
when the Peace of the Pyrenees was signed.
end of Hispanic dominance in Europe was confirmed
Thirty Years’ War caused
great destruction .
many deaths
THE FRENCH DOMINANCE
Under Louis XIV’s reign
was a period of French dominance
coincided with the implementation of the absolutist system
French monarchy used
large financial
demographic resources
to form a powerful army.
used that army to start new wars to gain more territories
This aggressive policy resulted in the formation
of international coalitions against France.
