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The Expansion of Europe (Political/Diplomatic)

Posted by Celena at Tuesday, November 06, 2012 | 0 comments

Seven Years' War
Due to the Navigation Acts established by Oliver Cromwell, the targeted Dutch waged an economic war against the English. The British ended up taking over land owned by the Dutch in New Amsterdam, renaming it "New York." The French was the biggest rival of the English in the 18th century. France allied with Spain, which made it even more powerful, as it was already rich with a variety of resources. In the War of the Spanish Succession, the French and Spanish continued to join forces against the English in North America. After over a decade of fighting, Louis XIV was forced to cede some of his North American holdings, and Spain had to yield much of its West African slave trade, or asiento, to the British. The British strengthened their naval force during the Seven Years' War and this caused the French to lose the rest of their land in North America and India. The British had triumphed over a colonial empire.




Anglo-Dutch Wars


1652 - 1674(22 years)

Anglo-Dutch Wars

Along with the Navigation Acts, the Anglo-Dutch wars greatly impacted the Dutch economy— shipping and commerce. It was fought between the English and Dutch for sea trade powers. The second and third wars confirmed the Dutch position of leading maritime state for the seventeenth century.

1664

Establishment of New York

In the Anglo-Dutch wars when the British took over the Dutch colony in New Amsterdam, the land was renamed New York.

War of the Spanish Succession
1701

War of the Spanish Succession

It started when Louis XIV obtained the Spanish crown which was actually meant for his grandson. France and Spain joined forces against the British Colonies.

1713

Peace of Ultrecht

Louis XIV eventually surrendered his North American holdings and territory of the Hudson Bay to Britain. Spain let Britain have control over asiento, or West African slave trade, and allow Britain to annually send merchandise.

The War of the Austrian Succession map
1740 - 1748(8 years)

The War of the Austrian Succession

Frederick the Great of Prussia claimed lands from Maria Theresa of Austria. As other countries increasingly got involved, the war became large scale. The indecisive ending of the war led to the Seven Years War.

Seven Years War
1756 - 1763(7 years)

Seven Years War

Maria Theresa wished to regain Silesia and crush the lands of Prussia, and as a result, give the Habsburgs leadership in German affairs. The British military defeated the French led by Montcalm in Quebec, establishing its leading naval position. The French lost their land holdings on mainland North America, while British victory was ratified in the Treaty of Paris.

1763

Treaty of Paris

The British came to victory while France ceded its possessions in North America

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