Chapter 10 section 3 outline Flashcards
1740 was the death of
Charles VI
charles VI title was
holy roman emperor
Charles VI urges other european leaders to accept this
pragmatic sanction
Brandenburg, Prussia- small
but rising north German state
Hohenzollern’s religion
protestants
Frederick William became great ruler and was called the
great elector
what did Frederick William do with the army.
united armies into one strong force.
Frederick I gained title of
king of Prussia
Frederick William I is the son of
Frederick I
Frederick William I did what with the army
doubled the size; became the most efficient fighting force in Europe.
by 1740 Frederick William I’s army was
the most powerful force in Europe.
what was the conflict between Austria and Prussia
Diplomatic Revolution
1756- Britain allies with
Prussia
to keep Prussia from becoming to powerful, France
joins Austria and Prussia
new balance of power- France and Austria opposed to
Prussia and Britain.