Rise to Power
Born in 1672
Peter the Great
Expanded Russia's territory during her reign (1762 to 1796)
Catherine the Great
Signed in 1745; confirmed Frederick the Great's right to Silesia
Treaty of Dresden
Who divided Russia into organized provinces led by governors?
Peter the Great
What was the name of Peter the Great's 1/2 brother with whom he first co-ruled Russia?
Ivan
Gained power by having her husband overthrown
Catherine the Great
Silesia became part of which country in 1745?
Prussia
Charles VI made an agreement in 1713 that he could have what?
A female heir
What is the name for the type of laws that Maria Theresa was known for enacting during her reign? (They helped the poor)
Humanitarian
What was the name of Peter the Great's first wife?
Eudoxia
Became king of Prussia in 1740
Frederick the Great
Who invaded Saxony in 1756?
Frederick the Great
in 1750s, Austria ended alliance with Britain and allied with whom?
France
What kind of business did Peter the Great push?
Manufacturing
Why did the Russian people dislike Peter III?
He favored Prussia and they thought he was disloyal
What was the name of the 250 person group that traveled with Peter to Western Europe?
Great Embassy
Who did Peter the Great fight to gain territory in the Caspian Region?
Who made a peace treaty that surrendered Russian-occupied Prussian Territories?
Peter III
What type of army did Maria Theresa create?
Standing Army
Who was Marie Antionette's Mom?
Maria Theresa
At what age did Maria Theresa become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire?
23
What Nation did Russia fight in the Northern War to gain territory that included present-day St. Petersburg.
Sweden
What treaty confirmed Maria Theresa's right to Austria?
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Peter the Great changed the Julian calendar to what type of Calendar?
Gregorian
How many children did Maria Theresa have?
16