How did the Peace of Utrecht resolve the problem of succession to the Spanish throne?
Louis XIV of France's grandson, Philip, was placed on the French throne with the agreement that the French and Spanish thrones would never be united.
The monarchy was abolished and Spain declared a republic.
The leader of the Spanish House of Alva was placed on the throne by the nobility on offering guarantees that he would protect noble rights.
The German Habsburg Duke of Austria was placed on the throne after the death of his cousin, the Spanish Habsburg Charles II.