Events In Central Europe From 1740 to 1775

Maria Theresa inherited Austria and other Habsburg lands

Oct 1, 1740

The Pragmatic Sanction allowed her to inherit the lands her father Charles V had before he died.

Fredrick II became King of Prussia

Oct 29, 1740

Also known as Fredrick the great. He wanted Silesia for it's iron deposits, and advancement. He seized Silesia and that started The Austrian Succession.

The Austrain Succession

Period: Dec 1, 1740 to Oct 18, 1748

The Austrian Succession was a war between Prussia and Austria. Austria and it's allies lost the war in the end.

Maria Theresa is elected empress

Dec 20, 1745

Her Husband is elected emperor making her the empress.

Diplomatic Revolution

Jan 11, 1756

When the allies switch themselves. Britain allies with Prussia instead of Austria. And France Allies with Austria instead of Prussia.

Seven years war

Period: Jan 20, 1756 to Feb 4, 1763

Britain declares war on France. In the end there was no clear winner. Everyone withdrew from the war and made peace.

Peter III of Russia

Dec 20, 1762

He broke from the alliance with Austria and France in 1762, and he made a seperate peace with Prussia.

Years of peace

Period: Dec 20, 1763 to Dec 20, 1786

Everyone was happy! They all tried to rebuild and strenghthen their kingdoms.