During this war, William Augustus lost to Maurice de Saxe at Fontenoy.
During this war, William Augustus lost to Maurice de Saxe at Fontenoy. The treaty that ended this war renewed Great Britain's rights to the asiento. This war began shortly before Frederick the Great's victory at Mollwitz as part of his invasion of Silesia. Known as King George's War in America, this war was precipitated by a decree that violated Salic law. That Pragmatic Sanction came into effect after the death of Charles VI. This war was ended by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. For 10 points, name this war that ended with the retention of a certain throne by Maria Theresa.
During this war, William Augustus lost to Maurice de Saxe at Fontenoy.
War of the Austrian Succession [prompt on "First" or "Second Silesian" War]