1. Chapter 19 Monarchs of Europe
19.3 Central Europe in the Age of Absolutism

2. I. Habsburg Austria Lost land during 30 years war- gain it back
Pragmatic Sanction
Charles VI dies (1740)- Holy Roman Emperor
Maria Theresa inherits lands
Theresa’s Empire
Many nationalities
Difficult to rule

3. II. Rise of Hohenzollerns
Rulers of Brandenburg-Prussia- rivals
Fredrick William “The Great Elector”
Unified his state
Many reforms-
Fredrick William I
Made Prussia stronger- better military
Militarized Prussian society
Fredrick the Great
Father not sure
Expanded territory and prestige

4. III. Conflict between Prussia and Austria
War of Austrian Succession
1. Prussia takes Silesia
Diplomatic Revolution
1. Reversal of alliances
Seven Years War ( )
Most of Europe
No clear winner
Years of Peace
Result of destruction of Seven Years War
Partition of Poland

5. Fun Facts
Schönbrunn 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.