1. Chapter Ten; Section Three

2.  Upon the death of Charles VI, Maria Theresa took the throne of Austria.  King Frederick II of Prussia took advantage of the situation by invading an Austrian area called Silesia.  France then entered to fight against Austria.  Great Britain then entered to fight against France and Prussia.  War was fought within three main areas:  Europe (Prussia took Silesia; France took Austrian Netherlands)  Far East (areas in India)  North America (British took over French fortress of Louisbourg)

3.  After seven years of combat, all parties agreed to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748.  The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle:  Returned all occupied properties to previous owners.  Except Silesia (Prussia refused to return this land to Austria)  This meant another war would occur between Austria and Prussia.

4.  Austria refused to permanently give up Silesia.  Maria Theresa rebuilt her army and tried to break up the alliance between France and Prussia.  New Rivalries now developed throughout the world:  Britain vs. France – Over colonies  Austria vs. Prussia – Over Silesia  France vs. Prussia – France created a new alliance with Austria  Russia vs. Prussia – Feared a Prussian take over in central Europe.  Britain vs. France, Russia, and Austria – Created an alliance with Prussia  These rivalries led to a worldwide war in three main areas:  Europe  India  North America

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