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The first war was that of aggression led by Frederick the Great to take away Silesia from Austria and was part of the War of Austrian Succession (1740-48) The second war was fought by Maria Theresa to retake Silesia from Prussia and was part of a world war called The Seven Years War (1756-63).

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Q: Why did Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great fight two wars against each other?
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