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What kingdom was the center of the Thirty Years War?
Germany
Who divided the Holy Roman Empire between his son and brother?
Charles V
Why did the German Princes get angry with Ferdinand II
He wanted to ban Protestant worship
How many years did the 30 years war last?
41
What city did the rebellion against Ferdinand II begin?
Prague
What German King wanted to become the Holy Roman Emperor?
Ferdinand II
What did the German princes do the Ferdinand's two officials?
They threw them out a window
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What two kingdoms helped Ferdinand defeat the rebels?
Austria and Spain
Who was the Protestant King of Denmark?
Christian IV
What was the treaty that ended the war finally?
To throw out a window
What were the first two Protestant countries to help the rebels?
England and Denmark
Who was the Protestant King of Sweden?
What two countries formed the Protestant Union?
Sweden and Germany
What did the peace between Ferdinand and the German princes allow?
Freedom of religion within each territory.
What country restarted the war after 16 years?
France
Who was the scary skinny general Ferdinand II hired?
Albert Wallenstien
What happened to the people of Germany because of the war?
Thousands died of starvation, soldiers robbed them, many homes and villages were destroyed
What made Sweden have a good army?
Small groups, same uniforms, lead by king