[DOC] [TLE] Silesian Wars - Wikipedia [PAR] The Silesian Wars (German: Schlesische Kriege) refer to three wars between 
Prussia and Austria for control of Silesia in the mid-18th century that ended in 
Prussian victory for all three wars: First Silesian War, 174042; Second Silesian 
War, 174445; Third Silesian ... Frederick based his demands on a 1537 
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Europe over ... Austria was supported by Great Britain and the Dutch Republic, 
the .... the interests of the two countries diverged when the Holy Roman Emperor, 
Charles ... In support of his invasion of Silesia, Frederick also used a 
questionable... [DOC] [TLE] Frederick II - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com [PAR] Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740 until his death, leading his ... 
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launched an unprovoked attack on the Austrian region of Silesia (in ... With an 
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and invaded... [DOC] [TLE] THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION - History World [PAR] THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION including The Pragmatic Sanction, 
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French declare war on Britain and make plans for an invasion across the 
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("the Great") of ... campaigns in the Low Countries and the empire were also 
inconclusive. .... power of Austria, started the Second Silesian War by invading 
Bohemia;... [DOC] [TLE] Frederick the Great and the War of Austrian Succession [PAR] Frederick the Great and the War of Austrian Succession ... Frederick William died 
on May 31, 1740 at the age of fifty-two, and Frederick became Frederick II. ... In 
the coming weeks he and his army took over Silesia without serious opposition. 
.... France prepared to invade Britain and looked forward to a rising of Catholics... [DOC] [TLE] Frederick The Great Seizes Silesia - World History International [PAR] Frederick II of Prussia, afterward called the Great, was the first of the robbers to 
move. ... In 1740 Maria Theresa ascends the throne of her ancestors - possessed, 
it seems, of a ... the Low Countries, did not amount to thirty thousand effective 
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war, [DOC] [TLE] Seven Years' War | European history | Britannica.com [PAR] Jan 29, 2016 ... The War of the Austrian Succession had seen the belligerents ... Prussia, having 
secured Silesia, had come to terms with Austria in ... Frederick the Great saw 
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invaded Silesia in 1740, thus launching the War of the Austrian Succession. .... 
first half of his rule Frederick truly made war the "national industry" of his country. [DOC] [TLE] Epic World History: War of the Austrian Succession (17401748) [PAR] Before the War of the Austrian Succession began, British and Spanish 
antagonism ... Frederick the Great attempted to turn Prussia into a powerful 
country through the ... With the Prussian invasion of Silesia and the revolt in 
Bohemia, Maria was ... The French were able to launch a successful offensive 
against the British in... [DOC] [TLE] essays - Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning [PAR] the older style of warfare and the launching of a newer style which in many ways 
we still ... draw on the full material resources of their countries. .... Frederick the

Question: Frederick the Great's invasion of Silesia in 1740 launched the war of this country's succession
Answer: Austria