Mapping the West: Europe in 1750
Mapping the West: Europe in 1750
MAPPING THE WEST Europe in 1750
By 1750, Europe had achieved a kind of diplomatic equilibrium in which no one power predominated despite repeated wars over dynastic succession. Spain, the Dutch Republic, Poland-Lithuania, and Sweden had all declined in power and influence while Great Britain, Russia, and Prussia gained prominence. France’s ambitions to dominate had been thwarted, but its combination of a big army and rich overseas possessions made it a major player for a long time to come. In the War of the Austrian Succession, Austria lost its rich province of Silesia to Prussia.
Analyzing the Map: Consider the relative sizes of Poland-Lithuania and France. What geographic factors help explain why the smaller country—France—was more powerful?
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Making Connections: Great Britain, Russia, and Prussia were all gaining power in this period. What are the different lessons that can be learned from their rising status?
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