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Wars in Europe: French & Indian War, Thirty Years' War, Seven Years' War

Explore the French and Indian War, the Thirty Years' War, and the Seven Years' War that shaped Europe's political landscape. Learn about power struggles, shifting alliances, and pivotal treaties in these historic conflicts.

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Wars in Europe: French & Indian War, Thirty Years' War, Seven Years' War

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  1. What does this flag have to do with the French and Indian War?

  2. The Thirty Years’ War • The Holy Roman Empire is shrinking • Since the 1450’s, power is concentrated in the Hapsburg family • In 1618, officials tried to shut down Protestant churches in Prague and got thrown out a window • Bavaria and Austria rebelled against the Emperor • Spain (members of the Hapsburg family) joined the war • France hated Spain, so they got involved • Denmark and Sweden chimed in • In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia was signed • The Holy Roman Empire was weakened and the states (such as Austria and Prussia) were strengthened • Austria (Hapsburgs) hated Prussia (Hohenzollerns) • In 1740, they went at it again; this was called the War of the Austrian Succession • Prussia became more powerful, and tensions rose between Austria and Hungary

  3. The Seven Years’ War • In 1756, another conflict in this region led to war • Great Britain sided with Prussia • France and Russia sided with Austria • The war went GLOBAL • Ready for some CRASH COURSE?

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