Many middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway. The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fearing the odds against Britain and Prussia fighting the great powers of Europe, even tried to prevent Britain's domination in India. Naples, Sicily, and Savoy, although sided with Franco-Spanish party, declined to join the coalition under the fear of British power. The taxation needed for war caused the Russian people considerable hardship, being added to the taxation of salt and alcohol begun by Empress Elizabeth in 1759 to complete her addition to the Winter Palace. Like Sweden, Russia concluded a separate peace with Prussia. COUNT 9
QSN1 With whom did the Dutch Republic align? ANS1 The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact QSN2 Which side of the coalitions did Naples, Sicily and Savoy join? ANS2 Naples, Sicily, and Savoy, although sided with Franco-Spanish party, declined to join the coalition under the fear of British power QSN3 How did the war impact the Russian population? ANS3 The taxation needed for war caused the Russian people considerable hardship QSN4 What items had already been taxed by Russian Empress Elizabeth? ANS4 being added to the taxation of salt and alcohol begun by Empress Elizabeth in 1759 QSN5 What two countries concluded a separate peace with Prussia? ANS5 Like Sweden, Russia concluded a separate peace with Prussia. QSN6 Why did Denmark-Norway remain neutral rather than assisting its longtime ally, Britain? ANS6 The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fearing the odds against Britain and Prussia fighting the great powers of Europe QSN7 Who would Sicily and Savoy normally align with? ANS7 Sicily, and Savoy, although sided with Franco-Spanish party QSN8 What did Russian Empress Elizabeth use the proceeds of the tax on salt and alcohol for? ANS8 the taxation of salt and alcohol begun by Empress Elizabeth in 1759 to complete her addition to the Winter Palace. QSN9 Why did Naples remain neutral? ANS9 Naples, Sicily, and Savoy, although sided with Franco-Spanish party, declined to join the coalition under the fear of British power