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Treaties

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1794trade

Jay Treaty

Americas

The Jay Treaty of 1794 normalized post-Revolutionary War relations between the United States and Great Britain, averting potential conflict and establishing a decade of peaceful trade relations.

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1555peace

Peace of Augsburg

Europe

The treaty that established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio, reshaping religious and political landscapes in the Holy Roman Empire.

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1648peace

Peace of Westphalia

Europe

The treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War and established the principle of state sovereignty in Europe.

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1748peace

Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748)

Europe

The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended the War of Austrian Succession, temporarily stabilizing European power dynamics but leaving many issues unresolved.

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1765trade

Treaty of Allahabad

Asia

The Treaty of Allahabad marked the beginning of British colonial dominance in India by granting the East India Company revenue rights in Bengal.

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1797peace

Treaty of Campo Formio

Europe

The Treaty of Campo Formio marked Napoleon's first major diplomatic triumph, redrawing the map of Europe and reshaping its political landscape.

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1559peace

Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis

Europe

The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis ended the Italian Wars, reshaping European power dynamics by consolidating Habsburg dominance in Italy and marking the decline of French ambitions in the region.

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1670alliance

Treaty of Dover

Europe

The secret Treaty of Dover forged a clandestine alliance between England and France, reshaping European power dynamics in the late 17th century.

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1763peace

Treaty of Hubertusburg

Europe

The Treaty of Hubertusburg concluded the Seven Years' War in Europe, restoring the status quo ante bellum and reshaping European power dynamics.

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1699peace

Treaty of Karlowitz

Europe

The Treaty of Karlowitz marked the end of Ottoman dominance in Central Europe and the rise of Habsburg influence.

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1727trade

Treaty of Kiakhta

Asia

The Treaty of Kiakhta established a framework for regulated trade and defined borders between the Russian Empire and Qing China, shaping the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.

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1774peace

Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca

Europe

The Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca marked a significant shift in power dynamics, granting Russia access to the Black Sea and establishing it as a protector of Orthodox Christians within the Ottoman Empire.

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1689territorial

Treaty of Nerchinsk

Asia

The Treaty of Nerchinsk marked the first formal agreement between Russia and China, setting the stage for future diplomatic relations in Asia.

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1678peace

Treaty of Nijmegen

Europe

The Treaty of Nijmegen reshaped European borders and power dynamics, ending the Franco-Dutch War and setting the stage for future conflicts.

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1721peace

Treaty of Nystad

Europe

The Treaty of Nystad concluded the Great Northern War, marking Russia's emergence as a major European power and altering the balance of power in the Baltic region.

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1763peace

Treaty of Paris (1763)

Global

The treaty that ended the Seven Years' War and redrew the global colonial map.

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1783peace

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Americas

The Treaty of Paris (1783) marked the end of the American Revolutionary War, establishing the United States as an independent nation recognized by Great Britain.

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1697peace

Treaty of Ryswick

Europe

The Treaty of Ryswick ended the Nine Years' War, reshaping European power dynamics and setting the stage for future conflicts.

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1713peace

Treaty of Utrecht

Europe

The Treaty of Utrecht ended the War of Spanish Succession, reshaping European power dynamics and colonial holdings.

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1529territorial

Treaty of Zaragoza

Global

The Treaty of Zaragoza delineated Spanish and Portuguese spheres of influence in the Pacific, reshaping global maritime boundaries.

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1659peace

Treaty of the Pyrenees

Europe

The Treaty of the Pyrenees ended the Franco-Spanish War, marking the rise of French dominance in Europe and redrawing the map of the continent.

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1609peace

Twelve Years' Truce

Europe

The Twelve Years' Truce marked a pivotal pause in the Eighty Years' War, redefining the balance of power between the Dutch Republic and Spain.

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1569alliance

Union of Lublin

Europe

The Union of Lublin unified the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, creating the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a major political entity in Europe.

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