The Peace of Westphalia which ended the Thirty Years War in 1648 established that states were ________.

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The Peace of Westphalia established the principle of state sovereignty, meaning that states were recognized as the supreme authorities within their own territories, and had the right to defend themselves against external aggression. This principle has been a foundation of international relations ever since.

The Peace of Westphalia Which Ended the Thirty Years War