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What was the consequence of the Battle of Morgarten in 1315?
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- The association of the new cantons of Lucern, Zürich, Glaris, Zoug and Berne to the confederates
Why
The Battle of Morgarten in 1315 was the first decisive victory of the confederates against the Habsburgs, consolidating their emerging independence. This victory triggered the rapid adhesion of new cantons such as Lucerne, Zurich, Glaris, Zoug and Berne to the Confederation. It demonstrated the strength of Swiss unity against Habsburg power.
- The Habsbourg supremacy over the Waldstätten
- The association of the new cantons of Lucern, Zürich, Glaris, Zoug and Berne to the confederates
- The destruction of the main swiss cities and army
- The extermination of the Habsbourg
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