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The Nine Years War: outbreak, course and outcome; the war in Europe; the war in North America, the Caribbean and Asia; the Peace of Ryswick 1697.
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Challenges in Europe, 1685–1697
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Challenges in Europe, 1685–1697
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The Nine Years War: outbreak, course and outcome; the war in Europe; the war in North America, the Caribbean and Asia; the Peace of Ryswick 1697
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What was a primary cause of the outbreak of the Nine Years War in 1688?
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The primary cause of the outbreak of the Nine Years War was the expansionist policies of Louis XIV, which alarmed other European powers and led to the formation of a coalition against France.
Key terms
- Nine Years War: A major conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and a coalition of European powers, primarily over territorial disputes and balance of power.
- Peace of Ryswick: The treaty signed in 1697 that ended the Nine Years War, restoring territorial boundaries and establishing a temporary peace in Europe.
Common trap
Confusing the Nine Years War with the War of the Spanish Succession: Focus on the specific causes of the Nine Years War, particularly Louis XIV's expansionist policies, and distinguish it from the later War of the Spanish Succession.
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