Period of radical social and political change throughout Europe that began with an uprising established a limited monarchy with 3 branches of government: legislative assembly, king, and revised judicial system. War over the control of Austria due to the fact that Charles VI left Maria Theresa (a girl) as heir to the throne. Frederick II of Prussia invaded due to a want for Silesia and France helped him in order to humiliate their enemy (Austria.) Great Britain allied with Austria to prevent France from gaining more land. The colonies of F and GB began to fight also. Austria gave Silesia to Prussia and the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle ended the war. Goods being shipped to or from british colonie shad to be on british ships. Made the british merchants very rich and weakened the dutch.

Provided competition to Riley dutch east India company King Louis locked the third estate out of the meeting room, they declared themselves the national assembly A series of conflicts fought between the French Revolutionary government and European states hostile to the Revolution (1792-1802). A war of people against kings. France shocked everyone and won. Napoleon returns to France from Elba after being forced to abdicate the throne by the coalition of nations. Tried to overthrow his replacement Louis the 18th, but was defeated by other nations and sent to St. Helena island.

French revolution other cause Reign of Terror Effects of the French Revolution French Revolution economic causes

Concordat of 1801 Napoleonic Code Tennis Court Oath French Revolution political causes

War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Liberal Phase of the French Revolution (1789-92) Effects of the French Revolution