Essay

Question 1

Cause of the war of Austrian succession

Answer 1

Maria Theresa succeeds her father as leader of Austria, but there’s never been a woman leader before. And Frederick II of Prussia takes advantage of the situation and invades.

Question 2

Cause of the seven years war

Answer 2

Maria Theresa and Austria want Silesia back. Diplomatic revolution, major shift in alliance.

Question 3

Opponents in the war of Austrian succession

Answer 3

Prussia and France against Austria and England

Question 4

Opponents in the Seven Years War

Answer 4

Prussia and England against Austria, France and Russia

Question 5

Treaty of the war of Austrian Succession

Answer 5

Aix-la-Chapelle

Question 6

Treaty of the Seven Years War

Answer 6

Paris

Question 7

Aix-la-Chapelle terms

Answer 7

All lands taken to be returned to their original holder (Frederick II refuses to give back Silesia)

Question 8

Paris Terms

Answer 8

1. Silesia officially given to Prussia, 2. France leaves all possessions in India and North America, 3. England gets Canada and lands east of the Mississippi river

Question 9

Legacy of Paris

Answer 9

1. England is the world’s greatest colonial power, 2. Seeds for future conflicts, 3. Major economic troubles for all participants

Question 10

Legacy of Aix-la-Chapelle

Answer 10

1. Maria Theresa wants Silesia back and builds up military 2. England and France are now global rivals -> ends up guaranteeing another war