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The issue of the Spanish Succession: the aims and policies of France; the international response to French claims; the outbreak of war.
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France defeated, 1697–1715
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The issue of the Spanish Succession: the aims and policies of France; the international response to French claims; the outbreak of war
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What was one of the main aims of France during the War of the Spanish Succession?
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One of the main aims of France during the War of the Spanish Succession was to prevent the unification of the Spanish and French crowns.
Key terms
- Balance of Power: A political theory that suggests national security is enhanced when military and economic power is distributed among multiple states, preventing any one state from becoming too powerful.
- Bourbon Dynasty: A European royal house that originated in France, which played a significant role during the War of the Spanish Succession, particularly with Louis XIV and Philip V.
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Overgeneralizing the causes of the War of the Spanish Succession: Acknowledge the multifaceted nature of the conflict, including the role of dynastic claims and international alliances.
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