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The seven year war was between?

Austria, Russia, and France vs Britain and Prussia


Who controlled Belgium in the 1700s?

Spain until 1714, Austria (1714-1790) and The United States of Belgium (1790) Austria again until 1795 and as last one France


What country was Austria-Hungary's rival?

Prussia, and with it the late German Empire. The only thing that "forced" them into an uneasy alliance was the "Entente" threat (mainly Russian and French threat). Prussia and Austria, due to common history in the Holy Roman Empire, had an endangered relation. The most important issue was the control over small duchies and kingdoms encompasing them. Prussia proved vital for securing their existence from outer threats, unlike the militarily weakened Austrian Empire.


Which nation was a member of the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the Triple Alliance.


What was Britain and Frances role in the Danish war?

Britain and France played a diplomatic role during the Second Schleswig War (1864), which involved Denmark and the German states of Prussia and Austria. While they initially sought to mediate the conflict and prevent a larger war, their influence waned as Prussia and Austria took decisive military action. Ultimately, Britain and France remained neutral, and their failure to intervene allowed Prussia to emerge victorious, leading to significant territorial losses for Denmark. The war reshaped the balance of power in Europe, highlighting the limitations of British and French intervention in Continental conflicts.

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Which countries in the 1700s battled for control of the German states?

Prussia and Austria.


What is the difference between Prussia and Austria?

Prussia and Austria were two different rivals of the vast European Empire in eighteenth century. Prussia had invaded and defeated Austria after a 7 year long battle.


What two major powers emerged in Europe at the end of the Thirty Years War?

Austria and Prussia


How did Austria and prussia emerge from the Thirty Years War?

Austria and Prussia emerged and rose to power.


Why did Prussia go to war with Austria?

Prussia battled Austria during the Mid-1700s to control the German states. In the Battle of Chotusitz, on May 17, 1742, 23,500 Prussians under Frederick II were victorious over 28,000 Austrians under Prince Charles of Lorraine.


How are Prussia and Austria similar?

Prussia and Austria are not similar due to their history of descendants and people who ruled it. Moreover, Prussia was inhabited by salvic and Baltic tribes.


How Prussia And Austria Not Similar?

Prussia and Austria are not similar due to their history of descendants and people who ruled it. Moreover, Prussia was inhabited by salvic and Baltic tribes.


What countries attended the Congress of Vienna?

Russia, Prussia, Austria, Great Britain, and later France.


What country became vessel to Prussia?

Prussia was the state and former kingdom of Germany. Austria became a vassal state to Prussia. Later on Austria and Prussia become little more than just vassal state.


What countries did France declare war on in 1792?

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Which nation Austria or prussia became stronger by the mid 1700?

Austria


How did The rivalry between Austria and Prussia began when the Hohenzollerns Prussia's ruling family?

Frederick II was the King of Prussia and a member of the House of Hohenzollern. He started the three wars between Austria and Prussia known as the Silesian wars, by attempting to claim Silesia and declaring war on the ruler of Austria over it.