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Triple Alliance (1717)
The
Triple Alliance
was a
treaty
between the
Dutch Republic
, France and
Great Britain
, against Spain, attempting to maintain the agreement of the 1713
Treaty of Utrecht
. The three states were concerned about Spain becoming a
superpower
in Europe. As a result of this
militarisation
took place, causing great havoc to civilians. This enraged Spain and other states, leading to
brinkmanship
. It became the
Quadruple Alliance
the next year with the accession of
Holy Roman Emperor
Charles VI
.
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