Causes of the Thirty Years' War

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What were the primary causes of the Thirty Years' War?
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The primary causes included religious conflicts between Protestants and Catholics, political power struggles within the Holy Roman Empire, and the Habsburg dynasty's ambitions.
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How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the war?
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The Protestant Reformation increased religious tensions in Europe, challenging Catholic authority and leading to conflicts like the Thirty Years' War.
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What role did political power struggles play in starting the war?
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Political power struggles, including those within the Holy Roman Empire, exacerbated religious tensions, leading to war.
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How did the Habsburg dynasty influence the beginning of the Thirty Years' War?
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The Habsburgs sought to consolidate power and strengthen Catholic hegemony, which contributed to the outbreak of war.
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Explain the Defenestration of Prague and its significance in the war's causes.
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The Defenestration of Prague was an event where Protestant nobles threw Catholic officials out a window, escalating tensions and leading to war.
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