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The War of Devolution (1667-1668)
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"The War of Devolution was one of Louis XIV's first wars and demonstrated the immense military power of France in this period."
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1.
What was the dynastic name of the French royal family?
Bourbon
Medici
Habsburg
Orange
2.
What jusitification did Louis give for starting this conflict?
His wife's claim to the Spanish inheritance
He wanted to steal trade from the Dutch
He wanted to rule the whole of Spain
Spain had invaded via the Pyrenees
3.
Which of the following was France NOT interested in conquering in this war?
The Palatinate
Luxembourg
Franche-Comte
Tha Spanish Netherlands
4.
Which treaty secured the neutrality of the Holy Roman Emperor?
The Treaty of the Pyrenees
The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
The Treaty of Westphalia
The Partition Treaty
5.
What was the name of one of France's leading generals in this war?
Courtes
Colbert
Conde
Colbert de Croissy
6.
Which three countries made up the triple alliance?
Spain, Sweden and the Dutch Republic
Sweden, England and the Dutch Republic
Spain, England and Sweden
England, Sweden and the Palatinate
7.
Which country did Louis blame for forming this alliance?
The English
The Swedes
The Spanish
The Dutch
8.
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of Devolution?
The Treaty of Nijmegen
The Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty of Westphalia
The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
9.
Which territory did France return to Spain?
Flanders
Franche-Comte
Metz
Lille
10.
Who was responsible for designing the fortifications in the defensive towns such as Lille?
Mansart
Le Brun
Le Notre
Vauban
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