Two conflicts-the War of the Spanish Succession and the war in the Baltic-almost merged into a single pan-European war. Even though Russia and Prussia appeared on the international scene, the balance of power that emerged after the Thirty Years ' War was never broken. None of the great powers could achieve unconditional dominance over rivals.
In the 18th century, France was weakened. Sweden, Spain, and Holland withdrew to the second roles. The strongest players looked England and the Austrian Empire. Prussia and Russia were gaining political weight.
1. Religious Freedom
2. Tobe close to industrial jobs
3. Scandinavian Catholics
hmm thats a tough one because an effective leader would need a little of both to know what to do in the times of crisis and then follow through with his plan.
The Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
