Charles VI’s Pragmatic Sanction ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of this conflict. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this conflict that began after Prussia under Frederick II invaded the province of Silesia.
ANSWER: War of the Austrian Succession [prompt on First Silesian War or Second Silesian War by asking “what larger war was that a part of?”]
[10e] Austria was supported by this empire, ruled by King George II. This empire simultaneously continued to fight France for control over colonies in North America.
ANSWER: Great Britain [or the British Empire; accept United Kingdom or UK; prompt on England]
[10h] The aftermath of the War of the Austrian Succession saw Austria ally with France and Prussia ally with Great Britain in a realignment of alliances in Europe known by this name.
ANSWER: Diplomatic Revolution of 1756
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