what are catholics, protestants, calvinists and lutherans?  And why did the defenestration of Prague trigger the war? How/why did everyone get involved?

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Hello! I need help understanding the 30 Years War. I know the basics (I guess) but all of the names/religions get confusing for me.

As a base question, what are catholics, protestants, calvinists and lutherans? 

And why did the defenestration of Prague trigger the war? How/why did everyone get involved?

I'm looking for a more general explanation, I more so want a full comprehension.

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