Chapter 19 Monarchs of Europe 19.3 Central Europe in the Age of
Absolutism
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I. Habsburg Austria A.Lost land during 30 years war- gain it
back B.Pragmatic Sanction 1.Charles VI dies (1740)- Holy Roman
Emperor 2.Maria Theresa inherits lands C.Theresas Empire 1.Many
nationalities 2.Difficult to rule
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II. Rise of Hohenzollerns A.Rulers of Brandenburg-Prussia-
rivals B.Fredrick William The Great Elector 1.Unified his state
2.Many reforms- C.Fredrick William I 1.Made Prussia stronger-
better military 2.Militarized Prussian society D.Fredrick the Great
1.Father not sure 2.Expanded territory and prestige
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III. Conflict between Prussia and Austria A.War of Austrian
Succession 1. Prussia takes Silesia B.Diplomatic Revolution 1.
Reversal of alliances C.Seven Years War (1756-1763) 1.Most of
Europe 2.No clear winner D.Years of Peace 1.Result of destruction
of Seven Years War 2.Partition of Poland
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Fun Facts Schnbrunn Palace, the summer palace of the Habsburgs,
has no less than 1440 rooms. About one fourth of the population of
Austria lives in the capital, Vienna. King Louis XIV of France
owned about 1,000 wigs. Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print
is different.