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Maria Theresa inherited Austria and other Habsburg lands
The Pragmatic Sanction allowed her to inherit the lands her father Charles V had before he died. -
Fredrick II became King of Prussia
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. -
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The Austrain Succession
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
Her Husband is elected emperor making her the empress. -
Diplomatic Revolution
When the allies switch themselves. Britain allies with Prussia instead of Austria. And France Allies with Austria instead of Prussia. -
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Seven years war
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
He broke from the alliance with Austria and France in 1762, and he made a seperate peace with Prussia. -
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Years of peace
Everyone was happy! They all tried to rebuild and strenghthen their kingdoms.
