Philip V of Spain opened the way for peace and the end of the War of the Spanish Succession when he ________.

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Philip V of Spain renounced his claim to the French throne, which was a key condition for the peace negotiations that led to the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. This action helped to alleviate concerns among other European powers about the potential unification of the French and Spanish thrones under a single ruler, which could have upset the balance of power in Europe.

Philip V of Spain Opened the Way for Peace and the End