The document discusses the rise of Prussia and Austria in the 18th century. It describes how the Austrian Hapsburgs took steps to become absolute monarchs, including reconquering Bohemia and Hungary. Frederick William I and Frederick II expanded Prussia's army, making it the fourth largest in Europe by the mid-1700s. Maria Theresa became the sole ruler of Austria in 1740 and enacted some reforms, but believed in the absolute rule of monarchs. Austria and Prussia engaged in wars over succession and territory during this time period.

2. INTERVIEW: THE RISE OF PRUSSIA

4. Charles VI

5. They reconquered Bohemia and Hungary

6. PRUSSIA´S ARMY Frederick William I and Frederick II , made Prussia a major European power in the 18 th century. In 1740, Frederick II had doubled the army`s size from the initial number of people of the beginning of the 18 th century. It had the fourth-largest army after France, Russia and Austria. The army was the most important institution in the state. Frederick was a dedicated ruler, He enlarged the Prussian army by actively recruiting the nobility into civil service.

7. Frederick William I Frederick II of Prussia

9. Maria Theresa of Austria Marie Antoniette

11. THE SUCESSION WAR OF AUSTRIA Austria (Maria Theresa) & Great Britain VS France & Prussia (Frederick II)

12. THE SEVEN YEARS´WAR ● Treaty of Paris 1763 Austria & France VS Great Britain & Prussia