Sovereignty and independence of each state was recognized -> emperor virtually powerless due to voting rights recognised and Edict of Restitutioncancelled
Emperor's position became nominal, not political
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Religious Change
Introduction of Corpus Catholicorum and Corpus Evangelicorum
Catholicism, Lutheranism and Calvinism all secure
Balance of Catholic and reformist Judges in Imperial court -> no one could overule
Decline in Habsburg power - less desire for Catholicism
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Influence of Foreign states
Sweden gained West Pomerania, Verden and Bremen
Sweden dominated Baltic for rest of Centuary
Increased revenue by taxing trade
Control of land within empire made Sweden a central Euro power, but French support limited influence.
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Emergence of Brandenberg
Gained East Pomerania and several ecclesiatical territories including Magdeberg
Clever diplomacy = gained French support to prevent Swedish dominance in North of Empire
Marriage alliance with Dutch House of Orange - strengthened dynasty
Brandenberg eventually emerges in 18thC as Brandenberg-Prussia (most dominant state north of Empire)
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