Europe After the Thirty Years War

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Europe after the Thirty Years’ War

Compare the map of Europe in 1648 with the map of 1600 found on Frau Schmid’s website and answer the following questions.

Label the following: France, Spain, Poland, Prussia, Austria, Spanish Netherlands, United Provinces, Russia, Switzerland, Italian states, Naples, German states (Holy Roman Empire), Sweden

‘1. Name some of the new states in Eastern Europe.

2. What has happened to the Holy Roman Empire? Why?

3. What country has gained lands within the Holy Roman Empire? Why was it able to do so?

4. Why are Switzerland and the United Provinces no longer a part of the Holy Roman Empire?

5. What country emerged as most dominant after the 30 Years’ War?

Describe the attitude of the following people towards the Treaty of Westphalia. Explain why each would have that particular view.

Emperor Ferdinand II—

Cardinal Richelieu—

The Pope—