War of the Spanish Succession

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key peace treaties?Treaty of Utrecht (1713) and Treaty of Rastatt (1714)
2. What is the major territorial acquisitions for austria?Naples, Sardinia, and the Spanish Netherlands
3. What was the War of the Spanish Succession about?It was a big fight over who would become king of Spain after Charles II died, because many countries were worried that France and Spain might become one huge kingdom.
4. Why did Britain and other countries join the war?They joined to stop France from uniting with Spain and taking control of the Spanish Empire, which would upset the balance of power in Europe.

Balance of Power: A geopolitical strategy where states form alliances to prevent any single state from becoming too dominant.
Hegemony: The dominance of one state or group over others.
Dynastic Union: The merging of two or more states under a single ruling family, often through inheritance or marriage.