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This engaging worksheet centers on the reign of Charles II of Spain and the dynastic inbreeding that contributed to the War of the Spanish Succession. Students will read a rich, historically grounded article that explores how the health of one monarch set off a chain of events that engulfed Europe in war. The resource includes rigorous multiple-choice comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, inference and analysis items, and five critical reasoning short-answer questions to support deeper thinking.

Perfect for middle or high school world history classrooms, this worksheet helps students connect biological, political, and historical factors in an accessible yet challenging way. It supports reading comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis all in one resource—making it ideal for primary instruction, sub plans, or enrichment. With a focus on cause and effect, students explore how personal decisions within royal families impacted the course of European history.