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The ‘Grand Alliance’: the League of Augsburg and the anti-French alliance between Protestant states; the Empire and Spain.
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Challenges in Europe, 1685–1697
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Challenges in Europe, 1685–1697
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The ‘Grand Alliance’: the League of Augsburg and the anti-French alliance between Protestant states; the Empire and Spain
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Quick student answer
What was the primary aim of the Grand Alliance formed in 1686?
Direct answer
The primary aim of the Grand Alliance was to counter the expansionist policies of Louis XIV.
Key terms
- Balance of Power: A political situation in which no one nation is powerful enough to dominate the others.
- Collective Security: An arrangement where a group of nations agrees to act together to deter aggression against any member.
Common trap
Misunderstanding the Grand Alliance's Purpose: Clarify that the Grand Alliance was primarily focused on countering French territorial expansion, not solely a religious conflict.
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