[DOC] [TLE] Growth of the Old Swiss Confederacy - Wikipedia [PAR] The growth of the Old Swiss Confederacy began as an alliance between the 
communities of the ... On August 1, 1291 an Everlasting League was made 
between the Talschaften for mutual defense against a common enemy. .... As a 
consequence, Leopold III of Austria assembled an army and met the 
Eidgenossen near... [DOC] [TLE] History of Switzerland - Wikipedia [PAR] Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal state of relatively 
autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of confederacy that goes 
back more than 700 years, putting them among the world's oldest surviving 
republics. For the time before 1291, this article summarizes events taking place 
on the .... By 1353, the three original cantons had been joined by the cantons of 
Glarus... [DOC] [TLE] Federal Charter of 1291 - Topics [PAR] It is dated in early August 1291 and initiates the current 1 August Swiss ... It is 
currently exhibited at the archives of the Swiss Charters of Confederation in 
Schwyz . ... In 1318, Leopold I, Duke of Austria concluded a truce with the 
confederates. .... of three cantons was formed for mutual defense, chiefly against 
the Habsburgs. [DOC] [TLE] History of Switzerland: Old Swiss Confederacy 1291 - 1515 [PAR] The official date of birth of the Old Swiss Confederation is August, 1st 1291. ... It 
all began with a new transalpine trading route and with three small valleys in ... 
So they swore to help each other against anyone attempting to subject them. ... 
from their new seat in Austria, where their dynasty remained in power until 1918. [DOC] [TLE] Dedication Book - Swiss-American Society of Pittsburgh [PAR] three cantons united by solemn oath in a defense compact to form the Swiss. 
Confederation. ... the Swiss Confederation is traditionally dated to August 1, 1291
. The .... first cantons to form a defense pact against the Austrian Hapsburgs on 
August 1, ... formed in February 1998: Dr. Heinz W. Kunz (Chairman), Fred. 
Carlson... [DOC] [TLE] history of Switzerland | Britannica.com [PAR] Switzerland's history is one of a medieval defensive league formed during a time 
and ... of the Swiss Confederation in its struggle against the Austrian Habsburgs. 
... the bishopric of Constance (1477), the three other, urban cantonsLuzern, ... (
Aug. 1, 1291), the inaugural confederation from which, through a long series of... [DOC] [TLE] The Two Sides of Switzerland's Coin in Foggy Bottom Forum [PAR] After the annexation of Austria and the dismemberment of ... In late 1940, the only 
pro-Allies minister, Defense minister Rudolf Minger, resigned. ... the Rutli 
Meadow, the Swiss Confederation was formed on August 1, 1291. On that date, 
leaders of the three Alpine Cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden,... [DOC] [TLE] Direct Democracy In Switzerland Ch. 1-5 - What is Democracy? [PAR] August 1, 1291 - that is the date that brings me to a small mountain town in 
central .... By tradition, most of the cantons that formed the original Swiss 
confederation, ... Uri, one of the three original cantons, had its origins, as 
historian J. Murray .... princes versus France versus Burgundy; Saxony against 
Austria for influence in... [DOC] [TLE] Basch Zwingli (Darker Reflections) - InvisionFree - zIFBoards [PAR] Jan 7, 2012 ... His cantons do not always get along, and he fears a civil war could tear him apart
. .... King Rudolf III of the Arelat kingom (Second Kingdom of Burgundy) gave ... 
The union was formed with the Federal Charter on August 1, 1291 (today ... The 
Confederacy fought against Austria at the Battle of Sempach in... [DOC] [TLE] Switzerland | Catholic Answers [PAR] Switzerland, a confederation in the central part of Western Europe, made up of ... 
The name comes from the designation of one of the original cantons, Schwyz .... 
On August 1, 1291, the representatives of the provincial associations formed by 
Uri, ... The war with the League was renewed by Duke Leopold III of Austria, but 
in... [DOC] [TLE] Everlasting League |

Question: For defense against the Austrians, this confederation was formed August 1, 1291 by 3 cantons
Answer: Swiss confederation