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 * Essay Prompt**: Write an essay collaboratively in which you describe the similarities and differences between the three monarchs: Peter the Great, Maria Theresa and Frederick II (Frederick the Great). Be sure to include an introductory paragraph, conclusion and at least 2 body paragraphs. Also, include at least **one primary source**.

During the early 1600s, the countries of Austria, Russia, and Prussia each had their own separate, powerful monarchs. Maria Theresa presided over Austria, coming from the Habsburg family. Peter the Great, followed by Catherine the Great, were both part of the Ramanov family and had control over Russia. Prussia was ruled by Fredrick the Great of the Hohenzollem family. Each country, while quite different, did also share some similar qualities. The rulers of Russia and Prussia were each set on gaining power and building a powerful army, while Austria had no army or power at all. Even so, Russia’s army was greater than that of both Prussia and Austria. Additionally, all three countries shared Polish land, a country that would not have independent freedom until 1918. There are few similarities between Austria, Prussia, and Russia. Russia and Prussia both had vindictive rulers. Austria and Prussia’s army were both weak because Prussia is just starting there army and Austria army is just plain weak because they didn’t have good soldiers. There was a treaty between Austria and Prussia. This treaty was called “the treaty of Hubertus berg” This treaty was a peace treaty so Prussia and Austria wouldn’t have to fight anymore. Every one of the reigns took a part of Poland. There are numerous differences within the three countries of Russia Prussia and Austria. Russia owned Sweden lands, north China, the Baltic Sea, and eastern Poland. Unlike Russia, Prussia owned Silesia and German states, and Austria owned Bohemia, Hungary, Poland, and Italy. Austria and Russia owned more land then Prussia was ever able too claim. Austria was unable to have an army. In contrast the other two countries were able too establish an army. Austria was unlike Russia because they were not established; it did not have money or knowledge. They were separate between Protestants and Catholics which was a problem long before this time, and still continued into Austria. Austria was a third world place compared to the other two climbing counties. Fredrick II of Prussia worked tirelessly and endlessly to make Prussia one of the leading powers in Europe along side the other dominating powers. Unlike the situation Austria experienced, Prussia and Russia were able to lead their armies into leading power in Europe. Prussia at this time was able to seize Silesia from Austria while Russia seized and conquered during the Great Northern War. Prussia was soon led into the War of Austrian Succession which Austria and Prussia participated in, rather then Russia. There were two wars occurring during this time between different countries. As I described many of the countries had things occurring for themselves during this time. They share a variety of differences, which along the way brought them together. By looking at the qualities of the three nations of Prussia, Russia, and Austria, one can see that they all shared a variety of distinctions and likenesses. Some of these include the fact that the rulers of Russia and Prussia both worked to expand their army, while Austria had no army at all. Furthermore, Prussia was a learning power; Austria and Russia were not concered about knowledge. These traits, in addition to many more, made each country similar yet also unique.