Frederick the Great was the son of Frederick William I and became his father's predecessor in 1740 as ruler of Prussia. Frederick the Great made one of the best armies in Europe in the 1700's. Frederick changed the economy of Prussia for the better. Frederick secured Prussia as a major European power also. For these accomplishments alone, Frederick the Great can be considered a success. Prussia had a powerful army since Frederick's grandfather Frederick the Great …showed first 75 words of 393 total…

…showed last 75 words of 393 total…wars Frederick would gain only Silesia from the Hapsburg Empire and get noticed as a major European power. The successful army training that Frederick employed was a significant part of Prussia gaining world recognition. Frederick the Great made one of the best armies in Europe. Frederick changed the economy of Prussia for the better. Frederick secured Prussia as a major European power also. For these accomplishments alone, Frederick the Great can be considered a success.