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Peace of Augsburg - Who?

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Signed by Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor) and the princes of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Peace of Augsburg - What?

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An agreement allowing German princes to choose either Catholicism or Lutheranism as the official religion of their territories.

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Peace of Augsburg - When?

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1555

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Peace of Augsburg - Where?

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Augsburg, Germany

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Peace of Augsburg - Why (Significance)?

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This treaty aimed to end religious conflict in the Holy Roman Empire by allowing for religious choice, but it excluded other Protestant groups, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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Edict of Nantes - Who?

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Issued by King Henry IV of France.

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Edict of Nantes - What?

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A decree granting Huguenots (French Protestants) the right to worship freely and enjoy civil rights.

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Edict of Nantes - When?

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1598

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Edict of Nantes - Where?

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France

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Edict of Nantes - Why (Significance)?

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It ended the French Wars of Religion, brought stability to France, and was one of the first steps toward religious tolerance in Europe.