Frederick the Great Builds Prussia's Power
Frederick the Great Builds Prussia's Power is a Grade 7 history skill from California myWorld Interactive, Chapter 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment. Students learn how Frederick the Great expanded Prussia through military conquest, seizing Silesia from Austria, and implemented domestic reforms to strengthen his kingdom.
Key Concepts
In Central Europe, the kingdom of Prussia grew into a major power under King Frederick the Great . He inherited a large, well trained army and was not afraid to use it to expand his territory.
Frederick launched a surprise invasion of neighboring Austria to seize its valuable province of Silesia . This aggressive action made Prussia a major rival to Austria for control of the German speaking lands.
Common Questions
How did Frederick the Great build Prussia's power?
Frederick the Great inherited a strong army and used it aggressively, launching a surprise invasion of Austria to seize Silesia. He also implemented domestic reforms to strengthen Prussia's economy and government.
Why did Frederick the Great invade Austria?
Frederick the Great invaded Austria to seize its valuable province of Silesia, making Prussia a major rival to Austria for control of German-speaking lands in Central Europe.
What chapter covers Frederick the Great in myWorld Interactive Grade 7?
Chapter 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment in California myWorld Interactive Grade 7 covers Frederick the Great and Prussia's rise to power.
What reforms did Frederick the Great make in Prussia?
Beyond military conquest, Frederick the Great enacted domestic reforms that modernized Prussia's government and economy, helping to establish it as a leading European power.
What is absolutism and how did Frederick the Great demonstrate it?
Absolutism is a system where a monarch holds unchecked power. Frederick the Great exemplified this by making unilateral military and governmental decisions to expand and strengthen Prussia.