Question

What nations did France declared war on after they choose to support king Louis XIV

Answer 1

Spain, Netherlands, Austria - In 1667-68, in the Battle of Devolution, France, led by Louis XIV fought against Spain in the Spanish Netherlands. In 1672-78, during the Dutch War, the French tried to conquer the United Provinces of Netherlands. This was followed by War of the Great Alliance, in which most of the European states were involved. Finally, in 1701-1714, during the War of Spanish  Succession, France fought against Austria to gain the  larger part of Spain.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "Netherlands, Austria, and Spain".

The reign of King Louis XIV is known as the longest period a single monarch has been in power throughout European history. It lasted from 1643 to 1715. During his reign, he managed to centralize power, securing the totality of decisional power in France.

During his reign, he led 3 wars:

• The Franco-Dutch War against the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

• The War of the League of Augsburg against Austria.

• The War of Spanish Succession against Spain.