She was eventually forced to negotiate a peace settlement which confirmed Prussia’s control over Silesia. Even though war ended between Austria and Prussia, conflict continued between the other major European powers. In particular long- since enemies, France and Britain, fought over France’s growing power and who would control the Indian subcontinent and New World. In the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, France withdrew from the Netherlands in return for the restoration of colonial possessions. The start of the War of Austrian Succession was originally sparked by the death of King Charles VI, but soon grew into an international bloodbath as European powers selfishly desired for wealth, power, and land. The war was an important step in recognizing Prussia as a strong European power and truly revealed the inner works of political diplomacy in the continent of
She was eventually forced to negotiate a peace settlement which confirmed Prussia’s control over Silesia. Even though war ended between Austria and Prussia, conflict continued between the other major European powers. In particular long- since enemies, France and Britain, fought over France’s growing power and who would control the Indian subcontinent and New World. In the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, France withdrew from the Netherlands in return for the restoration of colonial possessions. The start of the War of Austrian Succession was originally sparked by the death of King Charles VI, but soon grew into an international bloodbath as European powers selfishly desired for wealth, power, and land. The war was an important step in recognizing Prussia as a strong European power and truly revealed the inner works of political diplomacy in the continent of