Here you have the next task.  In groups you will have to concentrate on the following questions so that you know more about the 18th C. European History.

1. The War of Spanish Succession 

1. Background (Prelude, Why did it take place?)
2. When
3. Countries involved
4. The Treaty of Utrecht (consequences for Spain)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Spanish_Succession 

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761557450/war_of_the_spanish_succession.html 

2. The Battle of Oudenaarde 

2.1 Background. Why?

2.2 When?

2.3 Main commanders

2.4 Outcome 

http://www.spanishsuccession.nl/oudenaarde.html 

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_762509518/Battle_of_Oudenaarde.html 

3. Catalonia in the 18^th Century 

1. Catalonia in the context of the War of Succession: Background, sides taken.
2. Siege of Barcelona: prelude, commanders, consequences.
3. Decrets de Nova Planta
4. El fossar de les Moreres
5. September, 11^th

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalonia 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Barcelona 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nueva_Planta_decrees 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossar_de_les_Moreres 

You will have to send the answers to these questions in a Word document.

The deadline for this essay is Wednesday, April 16th.