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The legacy of Louis XIV by 1715: the last years of the reign; the problem of the succession; the annulment of the King’s will and the formation of the regency of Orleans.
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France defeated, 1697–1715
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The legacy of Louis XIV by 1715: the last years of the reign; the problem of the succession; the annulment of the King’s will and the formation of the regency of Orleans
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What was one of the main consequences of the Treaty of Ryswick in 1697 for France?
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The Treaty of Ryswick marked the end of the Nine Years' War and required France to return territories it had occupied, such as parts of the Spanish Netherlands.
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- Absolutism: A political system in which a single ruler holds absolute power, often justified by divine right.
- Regency: A period during which a regent governs on behalf of a monarch who is unable to rule, often due to age or incapacity.
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Confusing the Treaty of Ryswick with earlier treaties: Focus on the specific terms and consequences of the Treaty of Ryswick, particularly its role in ending the Nine Years' War.
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