sentences:  The repopulation after the Thirty Years' War proceeded only in fits and starts, only for the population to be adversely affected once again by more warfare in the 17th century as French King Louis XIV sought conquests in several wars.Only a well directed repopulation effort promoted by the Electors was able to bring about a steady rise in population in the course of the 18th century, and this resulted in a demographic change, not only in the greater numbers, but also in the predominant religious belief, for many Catholics heeded the call for new settlers, especially from French-speaking Europe.Eventually, they tipped the numeric balance in favour of their own denomination, becoming the majority in Brücken.