2. A Challenging War to Understand
Many causes
Unclear start and ending
Fought globally
Series of conflicts or one single conflict?

3. War of Austrian Succession
Frederick II of Prussia disputes Marie Theresa’s inheritance
In 1740, Charles VI dies
His many titles goes to his daughter, Theresa
Holy Roman Empress
Queen of Hungary
Queen of Croatia
Queen of Bohemia
Archduchess of Austria

4. Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle
Signed in 1748 to end War of Austrian Succession
Occupied territories by Prussia remain Prussian
France ignored in negotiations
King George II of Britain betrays his ally, Marie Theresa
Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle

5. Fighting n 1754 Spain relinquishes land claims in North America
British began expanding Westward into French territory
Fighting breaks out between French and British
Fighting also erupts in India between British, French, and Dutch
Fighting n 1754

6. The French Indian War 1754 and 1755 British and Iroquois
French and series of Native Confederations
British fail to expand
The French Indian War

7. Official Start to Seven Years War
Austria, Russia, and France all upset with Frederick II (Prussia)
Prussia preemptively attacks Saxony
Ignites a powder keg in Europe
Most countries declare war
Official Start to Seven Years War

8. When Did Seven Years War Begin
1740: War of Austrian Succession
1754: Fighting begins in North America, India, and Africa
1756: European powers officially declare war on each other
When Did Seven Years War Begin

9. The Two Sides Convention of Westminster Great Britain
Prussia
Treaty of Versailles
France
Austria
Russia
Spain