At the end of the third phase of the Thirty Years' War, Ferdinand issued the Edict of Restitution and struck panic in the hearts of Protestants ________.

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The Edict of Restitution was a major turning point in the Thirty Years' War and had a significant impact on Protestants throughout Europe. It mandated the return of all church property to the Catholic Church, which had been confiscated by Protestant rulers since the Treaty of Passau in 1552. This caused panic among Protestants everywhere, not just in specific locations such as Bohemia or Sweden. Therefore, the best choice is B, everywhere.

At the End of the Third Phase of the Thirty