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Empire, War, & Colonial Rebellion

18th Century Empires   European countries during the 18th century used empires to promote mercantilism, and improve their economic status.   Trade rivalries developed causing great strain among the European powers.   Boundaries of empires established in the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.

Source of Conflict  There were three major zones of conflict:  Central Europe (Hapsburgs and Hohenzollerns)  Eastern Europe (Russian growth at expense of Ottomans and Poland)  Colonies (British vs. French rivalry in north America and India)

French & British Rivalry   North America was a major source of conflict between France and Britain.   Competition among colonists   Conflict over fishing rights and fur trade.   Competition among each other to gain alliances with Native American tribes.   India was another source of conflict.   Competition for trade between the British East India Company and French trading companies.

Rivalry in India   The government of India was weakening during the 18th century.   France and Britain both saw it as an opportunity to expand their control of the region.   Both countries attempted to gain control of the government in India.   Joseph Dupleix of France   Robert Clive of England   Each country attempted to stop the other from government control of India.

Mid 18th C Wars

Pragmatic Sanction (1713) Designed to ensure that the Austrian throne and Habsburg lands would be inherited by Emperor Charles VI's daughter, Maria Theresa.

War of the Austrian Succession   In 1740, Frederick the Great of Prussia seized the Austrian province of Silesia.   Claimed he was not bound to the Pragmatic Sanction.   Silesia had rich farmland along with large iron deposits.   Its population was largely German speaking   The seizure of Silesia began the War of the Austrian Succession.

European War   France sided with Prussia (Feared a strong united Germany under Hapsburg rule)   Britain, Russia, and the Dutch Netherlands sided with Austria.

King George’s War ( )  North American war between France and Great Britain  Neither country gained nor lost much

Results of Austrian Succession  Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle  Frederick kept Silesia which guaranteed another war  Status quo maintained

Diplomatic Revolution  While Maria Theresa prepared for another war, her foreign minister worked to separate Prussia from France

Diplomatic Revolution  Austria forged an alliance with ancient Bourbon rival…France  Russia saw Prussia as hindrance to expansion and allied with Austria and France  Great Britain allied with Prussia

The Seven Years War   Involved almost every European country.   Fought not only in Europe but also India and the Americas.   The French and Indian Wars   At one time, Prussia was surrounded by enemies in Europe.   With British aid, Frederick was able to hold off invasion.   Complexion of war changed when Russia changed sides and joined Prussia.   Treaty of Hubertusburg ended the war.   Prussia allowed to keep Silesia and balance of power maintained

India  France vs. Great Britain  British under Robert Clive decisively defeat the French   Britain became the dominant European power in India.

French and Indian War  William Pitt the Elder (PM) “The Battle for North America was won on the fields of Europe”  Major victory for Great Britain over France

Results of French and Indian War  France lost Canada to Great Britain (GB)  France lost all possessions east of Mississippi River to GB

Importance of the War   American colonists no longer needed protection from Britain   The debts France incurred in this war and in the American Revolution helped cause the French Revolution.

Importance of the War   Prussia survived and confirmed its place as an important European power.   Russia showed itself to be a major power capable of enormous influence.

  Britain became the world's dominant naval and economic power

European Claims in North America Before and After the Seven Years' War (1756–1763)