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What were removed from the Spanish monarchy by the Treaty of Utrecht?

  • Spanish-controlled territories in Italy and the Spanish Netherlands

  • Spanish colonies in the New World

  • Spanish territories in North Africa

  • Spanish territories in France

Answer

As a result of the Treaty of Utrecht, Spanish-controlled territories in Italy and the Spanish Netherlands were removed from the Spanish monarchy. This was a significant blow to the Spanish empire, which had been in decline for some time. The treaty also gave the British control of Gibraltar and Minorca, which they have held ever since.
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