The War of Devolution (1667-1668)

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1. What was the dynastic name of the French royal family? Orange Habsburg Bourbon Medici

2. What jusitification did Louis give for starting this conflict? He wanted to rule the whole of Spain His wife's claim to the Spanish inheritance He wanted to steal trade from the Dutch 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? Colbert Conde Colbert de Croissy Courtes

6. Which three countries made up the triple alliance? Spain, Sweden and the Dutch Republic England, Sweden and the Palatinate Spain, England and Sweden Sweden, England and the Dutch Republic

7. Which country did Louis blame for forming this alliance? The English The Dutch The Spanish The Swedes

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? Franche-Comte Metz Flanders Lille

10. Who was responsible for designing the fortifications in the defensive towns such as Lille? Le Brun Mansart Vauban Le Notre