AP euro unit 5 Flashcards
War of Jenkins Ear
Spanish soldiers sliced of Jenkins Ear
significance- Shows how Spanish were intervening in British trade which didn’t make them happy
Maria Theresa and the War of Austrian Succesion
Prussia challengees her rule by invading Silesia which causes a war
Fact #1
Europe is increasingly connected to global trade and the expansion of European commerce accelerated the growth of the world.
Fact 2
.Seven years war results in the rise of Britain dominance in Europe, but also results in revolution in both North American colonies and France
Fact 3
The French Revolution initially results in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, but then turns radical under Robespierre and the Reign of Terror.
Fact 4
In the Wake of the French Revolution Napoleon seizes power, rules as emperor and attempts to conquer most of Europe which leads to the spread of nationalism
Fact 5
European leaders convene at the Congress of Vienna to reestablish a balance of power by suppressing nationalistic or revolutionary revolts.