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As a result of the Thirty Years' War, was Ferdinand III's power weakened or strengthened?

  • Weakened

  • Strengthened

  • Did not change

  • Unsure

Answer

Although Ferdinand III had initially been able to strengthen his power by suppressing rebellions and consolidating the Habsburg dynasty's control over Bohemia, the Thirty Years' War ultimately weakened his power. The war left Austria exhausted, financially ruined, and politically isolated. The war also led to a decline in Habsburg influence in Germany, as the princes of the Holy Roman Empire became increasingly independent.
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