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**Question 21:** Sarah's efforts in political intrigue were set against the backdrop of which European conflict?
Thirty Years' War
War of the Spanish Succession
Seven Years' War
French Revolution
Answer
The War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was a major European conflict in which Sarah's political intrigues unfolded. It was fought primarily over the succession to the Spanish throne following the death of King Charles II without an heir. The conflict involved various European powers, including England, France, Austria, and Spain, each with its own strategic and territorial interests at stake.
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**Question 22:** Sarah and John Churchill's legacy is preserved primarily at which historical site?
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**Question 25:** What was Sarah Churchill's last remaining title at the time of her death?
**Question 26:** Which political figure did Sarah NOT have disagreements with?
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