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History of Switzerland

Do you know about Swiss history? Let's find out!
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Last updated: March 13, 2025
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When was Switzerland originally founded?
1291
Who is the most famous Swiss folk hero?
William Tell
What cantons originally founded Switzerland?
Uri, Schwyz,Unterwalden
What is the modern name given to this state?
Old Swiss Confederation
Where did the reformation start in Switzerland?
Zürich
When did Switzerland gain independence from the Holy Roman Empire?
1648
What treaty gave Switzerland independence (and also ended the 30 years war)?
Treaty of Westphalia
Who invaded Switzerland in 1798?
Napoleon
What was the puppet state called founded by ^ ?
Helvetic Republic
What congress gave Switzerland its sovereignty back?
Congress of Vienna
What did Switzerland also gain from said congress?
Neutrality
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What was the last war fought on Swiss soil?
Sonderbund War
Who was the general that led the Swiss Confederation in said war?
Guillaume Henri Dufour
When was the modern Swiss state established?
1848
Which modern Swiss party was responsible for establishing the modern Swiss state?
Free Democratic Party
Which important tunnel opened in 1882?
Gotthard Tunnel
What name did the Nazis give to their plans to invade Switzerland in WW2?
Operation Tannenbaum
Who was the general that led the Swiss army during WW2?
Henri Guisan
When did Switzerland gain a concordance system?
1959
When did Switzerland join the council of europe?
1963
When did Swiss women gain the right to vote?
1971
Which Swiss politician successfully fought against joining the EU?
Christoph Blocher
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