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Spanish War of Succession
Seven European powers fought over Spain in fear of a united France and Spain under a Bourbon king. -
Cause of Spanish War of Succession
When Carlos II left the throne to one of the relatives of the French royalty at the time which created conflict in almost all of Europe because no one wanted France to have too much power so that was the reason and cause of the War of Spanish Succession -
Results of Spanish War of Succession
The treaty of Ultrecht, which ended the war, prevented one monarchy from uniting both France and Spain. -
Cause of Austrian War of Succession
The death of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor and head of the Austrian branch of Habsburg allowed France an oppurtunity to invade Austria. This was the start of the War of Austrian Succession -
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War of Austrian succession
This war focused on France trying to conquer Austria, France's arch enemy, which involved numerous smaller wars that made up the entire war of Austrian Succession. Britian feared France would grow to powerful so came into the picture to aid the Austrian Empire. The war resulted in Austria becoming a stronger power and England and France continued on in their disputes -
Results of the War of Austrian Succession
The treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended the War of Austrian Succession which gave Austria all the land Maria Theresa rightfully inherited. Prussia was still able to keep Silesia however and France and Britian continued to have conflicts over colonial issues. -
Cause of the Seven Years War
During this time France and Britian were violently fighting for the most success over seas in the number of colonies. While Austria and Prussia were fighting to become the most powerful empire in their region. -
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The Seven Years War
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Results of Seven Years War
The Treaty of Paris was the treaty that ended the war which involved complex land exchanges between England, France, and Spain.