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Flashcards on Silesian Wars: Prussia vs. Austria
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When did the Silesian Wars take place?
1740-1742 and 1744-1745
What was the main cause of the Silesian Wars?
Dispute over the control of the wealthy Silesia region.
Which two countries were the main belligerents in the Silesian Wars?
Prussia and Austria
Who was the King of Prussia during the Silesian Wars?
Frederick the Great
Who was the Empress of Austria during the Silesian Wars?
Maria Theresa
What treaty ended the First Silesian War?
Treaty of Berlin
Which country gained control of Silesia after the First Silesian War?
Prussia
Which treaty ended the Second Silesian War?
Treaty of Dresden
What was the outcome of the Silesian Wars?
Prussia gained control of Silesia, establishing itself as a major European power.
How did the Silesian Wars contribute to the decline of Austria's influence in Europe?
Austria's failure to retain control of Silesia weakened its position among other European powers.
Which military strategist played a key role in Prussia's success in the Silesian Wars?
Field Marshal Leopold von Dessau
What was the significance of the Silesian Wars in European history?
It marked the rise of Prussia as a major European power and the beginning of Austria's decline.
Which other European powers were involved in the Silesian Wars?
France, Russia, and Spain supported Prussia, while Britain supported Austria.
What were the economic motivations behind the Silesian Wars?
Silesia was rich in resources such as coal and iron, making it a valuable region to control.
How did the Silesian Wars impact the balance of power in Europe?
Prussia's gain of Silesia shifted the balance of power in favor of Protestant and German states.
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Which two countries were the main belligerents in the Silesian Wars?
France and Britain
Russia and Spain
Prussia and Austria
Sweden and Denmark
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What treaty ended the First Silesian War?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Vienna
Treaty of Berlin
Treaty of Versailles
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Who was the King of Prussia during the Silesian Wars?
Frederick William I
Frederick II
Frederick the Great
Frederick William II
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Which treaty ended the Second Silesian War?
Treaty of Vienna
Treaty of Madrid
Treaty of Dresden
Treaty of London
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When did the Silesian Wars take place?
1756-1763
1701-1714
1740-1742 and 1744-1745
1803-1815
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Who was the Empress of Austria during the Silesian Wars?
Catherine the Great
Anne of Russia
Maria Theresa
Isabella of Parma
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Which military strategist played a key role in Prussia's success in the Silesian Wars?
Helmuth von Moltke
Carl von Clausewitz
Leopold von Dessau
Ferdinand Foch
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What was the outcome of the Silesian Wars?
Austria gained control of Silesia
Silesia became an independent state
Prussia gained control of Silesia
Silesia was divided between Prussia and Austria
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How did the Silesian Wars contribute to the decline of Austria's influence in Europe?
Austria expanded its empire through the wars
Austria strengthened its alliance with France
Austria's failure to retain control of Silesia weakened its position among other European powers
Austria gained support from Russia in its conflict with Prussia
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Which other European powers were involved in the Silesian Wars?
Spain and Italy
Russia and Sweden
France and Britain
Poland and Hungary
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