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Birth
Frederick was born and named Frederick William II -
Grandfathers death
Frederick's grandfather died. This is important because it made his father king and Frederick prince. -
Escape
Frederick is caught trying to escape and has to watch his friends beheading because of it. This is important because this event helped shape how he lead as a king. -
Political administration
Frederick's father releases him from prison and forces him to study political administration. This is important because it made him a better leader because he studied political administration. -
Marriage
Frederick gets married to Elizabeth Christine of Brunswick Bevern. -
Frederick I Death
Frederick's father died and Frederick took control. This was important because this is when Frederick took control. -
War
Frederick begins the first Silesian war. This is important because this causes some enemies to Prussia. -
Alliance
Frederick makes an alliance with France. This is important because france was a strong country at the time. -
Conquer of Silesia
Frederick conquers Silesia and controls almost the entire region. This is important because Prussia gained more land. -
7 year war
Frederick starts the 7 year war. This is improvident because multiple countries were in this war and Prussia could gain a lot from it. -
End of the 7 year war
The end of the 7 year war leaves Prussia as a major power. Prussia didn't get any new land but was allowed to keep Silesia. This was important because it was the end of a long war and created some peace. -
Partition of Poland
Frederick participates in the first Partition of Poland agreeing to give up 1/3 of its land. This is important because Prussia looses a lot of it's land. -
Frederick dies
Frederick dies in Potsdam.
