War of the Quadruple Alliance - 3 Minute History

The video covers the War of Spanish Succession, where Phillip V became King of Spain but had to renounce claims to the French throne. It details the political intrigue involving Alberoni and the Duke of Orleans, leading to the formation of the Triple and Quadruple Alliances. The Spanish military campaigns in Sardinia and Sicily are discussed, along with the wider European conflict involving France, Britain, and the Dutch. The video concludes with the Treaty of The Hague, where territories were exchanged, and Phillip V's continued attempts to reclaim lost lands.

What was the main outcome of the Spanish War of Succession regarding the Spanish throne?

• The British took control of Spain.

• A Habsburg became the King of Spain.

• Phillip V became the King of Spain but renounced claims to the French throne.

• The Spanish throne remained vacant.

Which alliance was formed to counter Spanish expansion under Alberoni?

• The Triple Alliance

• The Dual Alliance

• The Franco-Spanish Alliance

• The Northern Alliance

What was the result of the Spanish invasion of Sicily?

• The Spanish were defeated by the British fleet at the Battle of Capa Sorrow.

• The Spanish captured Sicily and expanded further into Europe.

• The Spanish formed an alliance with the Ottomans.

• The Spanish successfully held Sicily without any opposition.

What was a significant territorial change as a result of the Treaty of The Hague?

• Spain gained control of Gibraltar.

• Savoy handed over Sicily to the Austrians.

• Britain lost its territories in North America.

• France gained control of the Basque region.

What was Phillip V's strategy in the 1720s to regain lost territories?

• He allied with the Ottomans to attack Austria.

• He focused on expanding into North America.

• He attempted to reclaim Gibraltar and drive a wedge between France and Britain.

• He sought to form an alliance with Britain.