Several uprisings took place, with the three Forest Cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden) rebelling in early 1798.

The decisive Bernese victory allowed Bern to consolidate their power and brought them closer to the Forest Cantons.

However, it was not destroyed until 1352, after Lucerne had joined the original Forest Cantons.

When the French armies crushed the rebellion, the old Forest Cantons were merged into the single Canton of Waldstätten.

In March 1316, Emperor Louis IV confirmed the rights and privileges of the Forest Cantons.

Peterson came from Inner Switzerland, and he could trace his lineage back to the tribesmen of the Forest Cantons.

The Forest Cantons thus lost their independent status and were governed by reeves.

After the victory at Morgarten, the Forest Cantons met at Brunnen on 9 December 1315 to renew the promise of mutual military assistance.

To one flank, probably the left, stood the troops of the Forest Cantons.

Showing great control, a part of the Bernese army reordered itself and marched to relieve the Forest Cantons, who were still surrounded by the Freiburger's cavalry.