Question

Which was an important result of the Thirty Years' War?

The unification of German states resulted in the modern nation of Germany.
Spain emerged as Europe's most powerful nation and France was left weakened.
The Holy Roman Empire was larger and more powerful than before.
The modern concept of Europe as a collection of independent states emerged.

Answer 1

The modern concept of Europe as a collection of independent states emerged.

The Thirty Years’ War profoundly altered Europe’s political landscape and social fabric. And it was this upheaval – not military conflict per se – that took the heaviest human toll. Almost four centuries on, the Thirty Years’ War teaches us how protracted conflict can bring about famine and spell disaster for civilians.

Step-by-step explanation:

Now it would only take a spark to set off the war. The spark came in 1618. The future holy roman emperor Ferdinand II, was head of the Hapsburg family. He ruled the Czech kingdom of Bohemia but was not trusted by his people. The protestants didn't trust him because he was a catholic and a foreigner. He closed some protestant churches which caused a revolt and when he tried to crush the revolt several German protestant princes challenged him, beginning the thirty years war. The thirty years war was a conflict over religion and territory and for power among European ruling families. The war ca be divided into two main phases: the phase of the Hapsburg triumphs and the phase of the Hapsburg defeats. The war lasted from 1618 to1648

Answer 2

Answer:The peace of Westphalia ended the war in 1648 and had many important consequences. It recognized Europe as a group of equal independent states. Marked the beginning of the modern state system and was the most important result of the thirty years war. During the war the Hapsburgs of Austria conquered bohemia

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