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Maria Theresa's birthdate
Maria Theresa was born on May 13th 1717 in Vienna Austria. Her parents names were Charles VI as her father and Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick. She soon became holy roman empress of Austria taking after her father Charles VI. (Biography.com) -
Mogul empire in India
The mogul empire in India allows British east India company to trade in India without paying duties. The company transformed from a commercial trading venture to one which was ruled by India, its government, and its military.these events strongly impacted the British east India company in 1717. (Britannica.com) -
Maria's early life and family
Maria Marries Francis Stephan and has a family of 13 children. They consist of 5 sons and 11 daughters. Marie Antoinette (future queen) was one of the 11 daughters. (A book of famous queens p104) -
War of Austrian success
Frederick II's army invades Silesia and declares war. Bavaria and France joined the invasion of the Hapsburg territories. This war became known as the 8 year war or the Austrian succession. This war ended by Austrian being forced to let Prussia keep Silesia and to accept the loss of the territory. (The McGraw hill encyclopedia of world biography) -
Crowned queen of Hungary of Pressburg
Maria Theresa was crowned queen in 1741. She was summoned by the chancellor of Hungary "Count József Esterházy." He announced to the crowd that day "Tell the Hungarians again and again that I shall think of them with gratitude until my very last moment." (A book of famous queens p 106) -
Crowned queen of Bohemia
Maria was crowned queen of Bohemia in st. Vitus cathedral. She made the recovery of Bohemia her first priority. Maria was mocked as an emperor by Charles Albert who niether controlled his own realm, nor was in the effective control of the empire itself. (A book of famous queens p107) -
Jean Jacques Rousseau publishes the social contract
Jean Jacques Rousseau publishes a book about the best way to establish political communities in the face of the problems of commercial society. The book helped inspire political reforms or revolutions in Europe. He argues that the monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate. (Timetoast.com) -
Diplomatic revolution
The diplomatic revolution was the reversal of longstanding alliances in Europe between the Austrian succession and the seven years war. Austria's alliance with Britain during the Austro-Hungarian succcesion had exacted a severe toll of Austrian resources. The British claimed rich resources for themselves. Prussia had also seen gains during the war, a development feared by Austrian diplomats and royals. (Reference.com) -
Seven years war
Frederick once again attacks austria. Austria attempts to capitalize Prussia by fighting other counties to regain Silesia. The invasion became successful and helped create power against Frederick. He pressed to invade Bohemia but the Austrians made a stronger appearance and forced Frederick to withdraw. (Biography.com) -
Industrial revolution
The industrial revolution was the process of change from a handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture. It improved efficiency of water power, the increasing use of steam power and the development of machine tools and the rise of the factory system. the industrial revolution effected the living conditions, urbanization, child labor, public health, working class family life,and the economic growth. (Britannica.com) -
End of seven years war
Frederick ordered Russian forces to cease hostilities. Isolation, Austria was driven from Silesia and obliged to sign peace at hubertusberg. The seven years war demonstrated the essential character of European warfare the weaponry, training, and balance between armies. (History.com) -
Frederick and Maria agree to peace treaty
The peace treaty signed between Frederick II and maria Theresa stated Prussia could keep Silesia. After the queen of Russia passed away, Maria knew her country had no chance in winning the war against Prussia because Russia was a close alli to Austria. She gave up and decided to agree with Frederick and sign a peace treaty declaring Silesia prussias land. (Biography.com) -
New holy roman emperor
Maria declares her son Joseph II as the new holy roman emperor of Austria after the passing away of her husband Francis Stephen. Joseph II was the eldest and strongest of her children. She allowed Joseph to take control of army reforms and join wenzel Anton, prince of kaunitz-Rietberg, in determining the empires foreign policy. (Biography.com) -
Smallpox disease
Smallpox is a serious illness caused by the virus called variola, its highly contagious and a life threatening infection marked by a rash of blisters on the face, arms, and legs. During this period of time smallpox was very common and spreader rapidly amoung the Austrians. All of Maria's daughters got this harmful disease and died from it. (Biography.com) -
Scholoss schonbrunn the world cultural heritage
Scholoss schonbrunn the world cultural heritage was built in Austria. It is a baroque palace that had over 1441 rooms and is considered the most important architectural,cultural and historical monuments in the country. This building is still standing today with many added detailed fixtures. (Localhistories.org) -
The death of Maria Theresa
Maria Theresa died on November 29th 1780 in the hofburg palace in Vienna Austria. Leaving her eldest son, Joseph II as the holy emperor of Austria and soon the leader of the country. Maria Theresa was known to have died as a strong independent memorable leader of Austria.(Biography.com)
