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Quiz about The War of Devolution 16671668

The War of Devolution (1667-1668) Quiz

The War of Devolution was one of Louis XIV's first wars and demonstrated the immense military power of France in this period.

A multiple-choice quiz by hannafran. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hannafran

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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387

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the dynastic name of the French royal family? Hint

Bourbon

Medici

Habsburg

Orange

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Question 2 of 10

2. What justification did Louis give for starting this conflict? Hint

He wanted to rule the whole of Spain

Spain had invaded via the Pyrenees

He wanted to steal trade from the Dutch

His wife's claim to the Spanish inheritance

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following was France NOT interested in conquering in this war? Hint

The Palatinate

Luxembourg

Franche-Comte

Tha Spanish Netherlands

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which treaty secured the neutrality of the Holy Roman Emperor? Hint

The Partition Treaty

The Treaty of Westphalia

The Treaty of the Pyrenees

The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of one of France's leading generals in this war? Hint

Colbert

Courtes

Colbert de Croissy

Conde

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which three countries made up the triple alliance? Hint

England, Sweden and the Palatinate

Spain, Sweden and the Dutch Republic

Sweden, England and the Dutch Republic

Spain, England and Sweden

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country did Louis blame for forming this alliance? Hint

The English

The Dutch

The Spanish

The Swedes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of Devolution? Hint

The Treaty of Nijmegen

The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

The Treaty of Westphalia

The Treaty of Vienna

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which territory did France return to Spain? Hint

Lille

Flanders

Franche-Comte

Metz

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was responsible for designing the fortifications in the defensive towns such as Lille? Hint

Mansart

Le Brun

Le Notre

Vauban

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the dynastic name of the French royal family?

Answer: Bourbon

The Bourbons had been in close competition with the Spanish Habsburgs, who had been dominant in Western Europe until this period.

2. What justification did Louis give for starting this conflict?

Answer: His wife's claim to the Spanish inheritance

The legality of the claim was dubious. Louis was determined to improve his situation in Europe. He claimed that as Spain had not paid a dowry, Marie-Therese had not given up her claim on the Spanish succession.

3. Which of the following was France NOT interested in conquering in this war?

Answer: The Palatinate

Louis wished to strengthen his north-eastern borders. He wished to gain territory that would gain him a natural frontier, in this case the Rhine, making it easy to defend France.

4. Which treaty secured the neutrality of the Holy Roman Emperor?

Answer: The Partition Treaty

Louis promised the Holy Roman Empire Spain, Milan and American possessions if he did not interfere or come to the aid of his Spanish cousins.

5. What was the name of one of France's leading generals in this war?

Answer: Conde

Turenne and Conde were great generals and members of the 'noblesse d'epee'. They had fought against France when Louis' mother Anne of Austria had been in a period of regency. However, Louis recognised their talent and pardoned them both.

6. Which three countries made up the triple alliance?

Answer: Sweden, England and the Dutch Republic

This was a defensive alliance, as many states saw the power of France growing and feared Louis.

7. Which country did Louis blame for forming this alliance?

Answer: The Dutch

Louis blamed the Dutch, justifying his next war - The Dutch War.

8. What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of Devolution?

Answer: The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed in 1668. France did not gain the Franche-Comte and the war was not the clear success that Louis XIV had hoped for. However, France did gain some fortress towns in the Spanish Netherlands, including Lille, Douai and Tournai.

9. Which territory did France return to Spain?

Answer: Franche-Comte

Louis returned Franche-Comte, only to regain it during The Dutch War and the Treaty of Nijmegen.

10. Who was responsible for designing the fortifications in the defensive towns such as Lille?

Answer: Vauban

Vauban was also responsible for the invention of the bayonet and ricochet fire. The other three individuals were involved in the building of the Palace of Versailles.

Source: Author hannafran

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