The War of Austrian Succession began when all of the following events occurred except that

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Russia did not invade Austria at the beginning of the War of Austrian Succession. While Russia did become involved in later stages of the war, it was initially provoked by Prussia's invasion of Silesia, rather than Austria itself. The other events listed - the death of Emperor Charles VI, Maria Theresa's ascension to the throne, Frederick II's invasion of Silesia, and the awareness of Austria's weak military - all played a role in the start of the war.

The War of Austrian Succession Began When All of the Following