Absolutism in Austria and Prussia

By YannisHernandez
  • 1788 BCE

    Religious Edict of 1788

    A decree which protected different religions from prosecution
  • 1740 BCE

    Maria Theresa becomes Empress

    Reformed Tax codes, Expelled Jews, Centralized Government, Rebuilt the Military
  • Period: 1740 BCE to 1748 BCE

    Austrian War of succesion

    A war because a woman had inherited the kingdom and many believed only men could inherit
  • Period: 1740 BCE to 1786 BCE

    Frederick the great

    Made Prussia into a military power and a great nation in Europe
  • 1739 BCE

    No son to take the throne

    Charles VI had no living son, only a daughter
  • 1713 BCE

    Frederick William I

    Set out to make German Nobles be under his control
  • 1648 BCE

    Population fall

    German population decreases by 30%
  • 1648 BCE

    Peace of Westphalia

    A collection of peace treaties, ending the 30 year war
  • 1629 BCE

    Destruction from the swedish army

    The swedish army destroyed 2000 castles, 18,000 villages, 1,500, 1/3 of Germany
  • Period: 1618 BCE to 1648 BCE

    30 Year War

    A religious ware between Catholics and prtestants