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When was the Letter of Alliance signed by the confederates?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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- 1291
Why
The Letter of Alliance was signed in 1291 by the three founding cantons: Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald. This document forms the foundation of the Swiss Confederation and marks the beginning of a perpetual alliance. The cantons pledged mutual assistance against external threats.
- 1291
- 1451
- 1848
- 1874
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