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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.