The Seven Years War
Diplomatic Revolution- Maria Theresa worked to create an alliance against Frederick the Great
- Austria allied with France, most of the German kingdoms, and Russia
- Prussia- their only ally was England
1754- English forces under George Washington capture a French fort in North America- put England at war with France
- Maria Theresa prepared to attack Prussia
- Frederick finds out, attacks first- 1756- Seven Years War begins
- general war breaks out- fought all over the world for 7 years
-North America- French and Indian War
India- French fight the British East India Company's private army
- Frederick- saves Prussia from multiple attacks- earns reputation as a "Great" soldier
-very little help from the British- $$
Seven Years War- ends in a stalemate in Europe in 1763
- real winner is England- "Great Britain "- take most of France's overseas colonies and come out as the worlds first superpower
Maria Theresa- doesn't try again- dies in 1780
Frederick II- doesn't try again either- dies in 1786
Both spent time rebuilding their territories after the Seven Years War