WORLD WAR 2
During World War 2 Switzeland was a neutral country. Neutral meaning it decided not to get involved in the war by not picking sides. Switzerland has been neutral ever since. However there is a theory that switzerland secretly helped the Nazi's during World War 2 which was the reason the Nazi's hadn't attacked them, and tried to gain control of their country.
Switzerland's Reformation
The Reformation for Switzerland began in 1523, led by Huldrych Zwingli, priest of the Great Minister Church in Zurich. Zurich adopted the Protestant Religion. This led to significant changes in civil life, and state manners in Zurich. However 7 cantons in Switzerland decided to remain catholic.