Treaty of Hamburg (1762) facts for kids
The Treaty of Hamburg was an important agreement signed on May 22, 1762. It took place in the city of Hamburg in Germany. This treaty was signed between two countries: Sweden and Prussia. It helped to end a conflict known as the Pomeranian War. This war was actually a smaller part of a much bigger global conflict called the Seven Years' War.
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What Was the Treaty of Hamburg?
The Treaty of Hamburg was a peace agreement. It officially ended the fighting between Sweden and Prussia during the Pomeranian War. This war was part of the larger Seven Years' War, which involved many powerful countries around the world.
Why Was the Treaty Signed?
Sweden had joined the war because it wanted to get back some land. These lands were in a region called Swedish Pomerania. Sweden had lost these territories before, and they hoped to win them back during this conflict.
However, things changed when Russia decided to become an ally of Prussia on May 5, 1762. This new alliance made it very difficult for Sweden to keep fighting. With Russia now on Prussia's side, Sweden realized it could not win. Because of this, Sweden had to agree to a peace treaty.
What Did the Treaty Change?
The Treaty of Hamburg basically said that everything would go back to how it was before the war started. This is often called the "pre-war status quo." It meant that Sweden did not get back the territories it wanted in Pomerania. The borders and control of the land remained the same as they were before the war began.
See also
- Treaty of Hamburg (1638)
- List of treaties
