ocr: Sweden's history has been closely linked to the con- trol of the Baltic Sea and its highly protitable trade routes. Under the house of Vasa, Sweden became: a major power, controlling much of the Baltic: region. By the 18th century, however, Sweden's position had been eroded byi its regional rivals, particularly Russia. a 1814-1815 Congress of Vienna. Sweden cedes territory to. Russia and Denmark. Period of180 years ofunbroken peace begins. 01844 Oscar I becomes laing. a 1859 Carl XV ascends the throne. la 1865-1866 Minister ofJustice Louis De Greer reforms the Riksdag: into a bicameral pariame ...
