2.3.4 Louis XIV's Wars

• Louis XIV sought to reduce the power of the nobility to consolidate control over the French state.


  True
• The Treaty of Nijmegen fully achieved Louis XIV's broader objectives in the Franco-Dutch War.

  False
• Arrange the major battles of the War of Spanish Succession in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Battle of Blenheim

  2️⃣ Battle of Malplaquet

  3️⃣ Treaty of Utrecht
• Match Louis XIV's military reforms with their descriptions:

  Professional Army ↔️ Standing, well-trained force

  Improved Artillery ↔️ Integrated with infantry and cavalry

  Combined Arms Tactics ↔️ Coordinated troop types for effectiveness
• What war allowed the French military to rapidly conquer the Dutch Republic?

  Franco-Dutch War
• What was a key military reform by Louis XIV to modernize the French army?

  Professionalizing the army
• What were the two key objectives driving Louis XIV's foreign policy?

  Territorial expansion and dynastic ambition
• The Franco-Dutch War resulted in France achieving all of its expansionist objectives.

  False
• Which event sparked the War of Spanish Succession?

  Death of Charles II
• What was a primary cause of the War of the Grand Alliance?

  Louis XIV's support for James II
• French troop discipline under Louis XIV was less consistent than that of other European powers

  False
• The War of Spanish Succession ended with the Treaty of Utrecht
• Louis XIV's wars strengthened France's economic position in the long term

  False
• Louis XIV aimed to expand French borders through his policy of territorial expansion
• Arrange the key events of the Franco-Dutch War in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Rapid French conquest of the Dutch Republic

  2️⃣ Dutch formation of alliances

  3️⃣ French retreat and counterattacks

  4️⃣ Treaty of Nijmegen
• The War of Spanish Succession was sparked by the death of King Charles II of Spain
• What were three key military reforms implemented by Louis XIV?

  Professional army, improved artillery, combined arms tactics
• Louis XIV's army was slower to adopt new military innovations compared to other European powers.

  False
• Louis XIV's army pioneered combined arms tactics.
• Louis XIV's military advantages allowed him to pursue his expansionist policies and dynastic ambitions.
• What treaty ended the Franco-Dutch War?

  Treaty of Nijmegen
• The War of the Grand Alliance ended with the Treaty of Ryswick.
• Order Louis XIV's key wars chronologically:

  1️⃣ Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678)

  2️⃣ War of the Grand Alliance (1688-1697)

  3️⃣ War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714)
• What was a key reform of Louis XIV's military modernization?

  Professionalizing the army
• What was a primary military advantage of the French army under Louis XIV?

  Decisive victories
• What were the two key objectives of Louis XIV's foreign policy?

  Territorial expansion and dynastic ambition
• Match Louis XIV's foreign policy objectives with their descriptions:

  Territorial Expansion ↔️ Increase the size and power of France

  Dynastic Ambition ↔️ Establish France as dominant European power

  Consolidation of Power ↔️ Centralize control over the French state

  Security and Stability ↔️ Maintain the balance of power in Europe
• What treaty ended the War of the Grand Alliance?

  Treaty of Ryswick
• The Treaty of Utrecht allowed Louis XIV's grandson to become King of Spain.

  False
• Compared to other powers, Louis XIV's army had highly disciplined troops
• The French army under Louis XIV was highly disciplined and professional.


  True
• Other European powers relied more on mercenaries compared to the highly disciplined French army.


  True
• Match the foreign policy objective with its description:

  Territorial Expansion ↔️ Increase the size and power of France

  Dynastic Ambition ↔️ Establish France as dominant European power
• What was the primary cause of the War of the Grand Alliance?

  Louis XIV's support for James II
• The Treaty of Utrecht allowed Louis XIV's grandson to become the King of Spain.

  False
• The War of Spanish Succession was sparked by the death of Charles II
• Match the war with its outcome:

  Franco-Dutch War ↔️ French conquest of Dutch Republic

  War of the Grand Alliance ↔️ France failed to establish hegemony

  War of Spanish Succession ↔️ France gained colonial territory
• Order the wars of Louis XIV chronologically:

  1️⃣ Franco-Dutch War

  2️⃣ War of the Grand Alliance

  3️⃣ War of Spanish Succession
• What was a key consequence of Louis XIV's wars for France's alliances?

  Weakened alliances