Did the Thirty Years War accomplish any of their motives for waging war?

The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, primarily aimed to address religious conflicts between Protestant and Catholic states within the Holy Roman Empire. While it did result in some territorial and political changes, such as the Peace of Westphalia, which recognized the sovereignty of states and allowed for greater religious tolerance, many of the initial motives for waging war, particularly the unification of Protestant or Catholic territories, were not fully realized. The war ultimately led to significant devastation and loss of life, overshadowing its original objectives.