How Did Queen Anne's War Affect The Dynasties Of France?

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Queen Anne’s war was basically the introduction of King William's War. To sum it up, “King James II deceased in France in September, 1701. He had been secured by Louis XIV after his flight from his throne to France and now the French monarch acknowledged James' son, James Francis Edward, to be the lawful king of England. This act offended the English because the crown had been settled upon Anne, James' second and Protestant daughter. Louis like-wise offended the English by placing his grandson, Philip of Anjou, on the throne of Spain, so increasing French influence among the dynasties of Europe. William was furious, and was preparing for war, when had a fall while riding on his horse while hunting, caused his death. He was succeeded by Anne,