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CLEP Western Civ II

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The French weakness revealed during the War of Austrian Succession was
  1. The inability to maintain an army in Europe and the colonies simultaneously
  2. The disorganization of the French government
  3. The unstable relationships with traditional French allies
  4. The willingness of French nobility to side with France's enemies
  5. The frailty of the French banking system
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Answer: A - The War of Austrian Succession revealed France's inability to maintain armies on the European continent and the colonies at the same time. France supported the German princes and Spain against Maria Theresa of Austria. While the French met with some success, the naval superiority of English became apparent. Because the French army was spread too thin, France could not hold onto colonial or continental gains.
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