History A-Level
Dynastic claims and legal pretexts for war
What Dynastic claims and legal pretexts for war means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dynastic claims and legal pretexts for war
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Dynastic claims and legal pretexts for war in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Louis invoked the Brabant law of 'devolution' to claim the Spanish Netherlands for his wife following Philip IV's death.
Topics that use Dynastic claims and legal pretexts for war
- 2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643– 1715 (A-level only) – Louis XIV and Europe, 1661–1685 (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Centralisation of administrative power
- Chambres de Réunion
- Diplomacy and alliances
- Military conflict and strategy
- Military revolution and state-building
- Professionalisation of the armed forces
- Reunions
- Territorial expansion
Using Dynastic claims and legal pretexts for war in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise History questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All History A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge