U5 L8 Austria, Germany, And Italy Flashcards
Austria and Germany were both part of which empire?
Holy Roman Empire
What kind of state did Germany become?
militaristic state
After which year did Italy start to decline?
1500
During which period of years was the Ottoman Empire strong?
1500 to 1700
What religion did Austria primarily follow?
Catholicism
Austria was unable to gain a large empire because of the advance of which two religions and from where?
- Protestantism, west
- Islam, east
The War of Austrian Succession began because of what?
- Emperor Charles VI had no male heir
- and so Austria was like ‘ugh whatever, guess we’ll have your fEmALe daughter, Maria Theresa be your heir’
What was the Pragmatic Sanction?
- pledge signed by leaders
- stated they would allow her to rule and take throne of Holy Roman Empire in peace
Who attacked Austria after Charles VI died?
Fredrick of Prussia (Germany)
Who aided Austria during the War of Austrian Succession?
England
Who aided Prussia during the War of Austrian Succession?
France and SPain
What was the agreement that ended the War of Austrian Succession?
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Which province did Frederick of Prussia claim?
Silesia
What was an important factor to Austrian expansion?
breakup of Poland
When was Poland prosperous?
during Middle Ages
Which countries divided one-fourth of Poland’s land among themselves?
- Austria
- Russia
- Prussia
Who lead the Poles (Poland) against the countries that owned their land?
Thaddeus Kasciusko
In 1415, which province did the Holy Roman Emperor give to the Hohenzollerns, and why?
Brandenburg, as a reward for military service
Who emerged as the most important Protestant ruler in the divided German states/
Elector of Brandenburg
Who succeeded the Elector of Brandenburg in 1701?
Fredrick I of Prussia
Who succeeded Fredrick I of Prussia?
Fredrick William
What did Fredrick William do in terms of the army?
- tripled size
- turned Prussia into militaristic state
- considered the father of his country
Who succeeded Fredrick William?
Fredrick II
How long did Fredrick II rule?
46 years
As a youth, what did Fredrick II prefer?
reading and music than military
but he later became a military genius
Other than war, what was Fredrick II interested in?
- history
- poetry
- philosophy
- music
- Enlightenment
What did Fredrick II leave after his death?
full treasury
How did Fredrick II positively contribute to Prussia?
- abolished torture
- began system of elementary education
- new industries
- instituted religious tolerance
- reformed civil courts
What was Fredrick II known as after his death?
Fredrick the Great
