Central Europe From 1740 to1775

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  • Fredreick II of Prussia

    Fredreick II of Prussia
    When fredrick II was born
  • The Pragmatic Sanction of the Emperor Charles VI.

    The Pragmatic Sanction of the Emperor Charles VI.
    This edict, issued by the last German male member of the House of Hapsburg, regulated the succession to his hereditary lands. It was read on 19th of April, 1713, before the ministers and councillors. This was kept a secret from the public. This law ordained Austrian hereditary landsshould always remain united and that on the fialure of male descendants they should pass to the daughters that might be born to the emperor.
  • Prgamatic Sanction by Charles VI

    Charles VI issued a decree known as the Pragmatic Sanction. This document guaranteed the right of succession to his daughter (Maria Theresa).
  • Maria Theresa was born.

    Maria Theresa was born.
  • Pragmatic Scantion accepted

    THe Pragmatic Scantion was accepted by the the estates of the Auatrian lands in 1722. In time, it was recognized and guaranted by the Powers of Europe, so that after the death of Charles VI, his daughter Maria Theresa could succeed.
  • Peter III

    Peter III
    Peter III was born on february 21
  • Charles VI died

    When Charles VI died his daughter Maria Theresa inherided Austria.
  • Frederick II said he would support Mariia Theresa if she gave Silesia to him but she turned him down

  • Maria Theresa began her rule.

    Maria Theresa began her rule. She was the only woman ruler in the 650 history of the Habsburg dynasty.
  • Fredrick the II

    Fredrick the II became a King of Prussia the same year that Maria became ruler of Austria. Later on was known to be Fredrick the Great
  • Austrian Succession

    involved all ou Europe with France Prussia Spain and Saxony.
  • Frederick II entered alliance

    Prussia entered alliance with France, Spain, Bavaria and Saxony
  • Prussia agreed to a truce

    Prussia agreed to a truce in exchange for most of Silesia.
  • Maria struck a deal

    Maria struck a deal with Hungarian Magyars and Great Britain
  • Treaty of Berlin

    This treaty ended the war and Austria and Prussia had peace.
  • The Diplomatic Revolution

    This refers to the major reversal of alliances that occured in Europe. Great Britain allied itself with Prussia, instead of it's usual alliance with Austria. The Diplomatic Revolution is known as a prelude to the Seven Years ' War.
  • Britian and France declare war

    At this time Britian and France declared war on each other and thus started the 7 years war
  • Maria Theresa's children.

    Between 1738 and 1756, Maria Theresa had sixteen children.
  • Seven Years War

    rivalries between all of Europe led to a 7 years war. This is the date when the wars started.
  • A turning point in the 7 years war

    Fredrick II's Prussian army defeated the French army in Saxony. By doing this, they prevented Aussia from reclaiming Silesia.
  • turning point in the 7 years war

    The Prussians where badly defeated by an Austrian and Russian force. Two years after Austria tried to reclaim Silesia.
  • Peter III of Russia's reign ends

    After his death in 1762 many people, who supported revolts, came forward claiming to be Peter III. This started Pugachev's Rebellion.
  • Peter III

    Durring his rein he withdrew from the seven year's war and formed an alliance with prussia.
  • Peter III

    Peter was assasinated
  • British and Prussia make peace

    Czar Peter broke alliance with Austria and France and made peace with Prussia instead. This was also a big turning point in the seven years war.
  • Treaty of Paris

    The treaty that ended the seven years war between Britian and France and in North America also.Through this England (the Britsh) gained control of all French possesions.
  • Treaty of Hubertusberg

    After much bloodshed Maria Theresa signed the Treaty of Hubertusberg, ending all hostilities and recognizing Prussian possession of Silesia once and for all.
  • Treaty of Hubertusburg

    After bloodshed, Maria Theresa signed the Treaty of Hubertusberg, ending all rivalry and recognizing Prussian possession of Silesia once and for all. This is the end 7 years war.
  • Death of Maria Theresa's husband.

    The unexpected death of her husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine. Her love for him was so deep that from the day of his death until her own death in 1780, she dessed in mourning.
  • The death of Maria Theresa.

    Maria Theresa's BiographyMaria Theresa died on November 29, 1780. Some histoirans have termed Maria Theresa as the savior of the Habsburg rule. She provided a strong foundation for the continuation of the Habsburg Dynasty into the modern era. Maria was courageous, generous and kind. She respected the rights of others and expected others to respect her rights. In the later part of her life, she focused on human concerns.
  • Fredrick the II's death

    this is the date that Fredrick the Great died