Asked by Jayla Davis on Sep 25, 2024
The Pragmatic Sanction
A) was a treaty that allowed the independence of the United States.
B) was an international understanding that allowed the creation of Great Britain.
C) was an Act of the British Parliament against the followers of the old royal dynasty.
D) asserted the indivisibility of Habsburg lands and allowed women to inherit the throne.
E) asserted the power of the Paris Parlement over the French king.
Pragmatic Sanction
The Pragmatic Sanction was a decree issued by Charles VI in 1713, which allowed his daughter Maria Theresa to succeed him, aiming to ensure the continuity of Habsburg territories.
Habsburg Lands
Territories in Central Europe ruled by the Habsburg dynasty, known for its role in European politics, especially from the 15th to the early 20th century.
- Familiarize oneself with the organizational and legislative reforms within European nations and their imperial possessions.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the organizational and legislative reforms within European nations and their imperial possessions.