mar 21, 1640 - Great Elector unites Prussia

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Great Elector Frederick William unites separate states into Brandenburg Prussia.

Change: Things are beginning to happen outside of HRE, Spain, France etc. Prussia very quickly becomes a significant military power, though very young for a country,

Continuity: Other Eastern European countries haven't made much of an impact yet. Balance of power in Europe remains the same as before. The issue with Protestantism remains for the church

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