Declaration of Utrecht

The Declaration of Utrecht, signed in 1713, was an agreement that ended the War of Spanish Succession, a conflict over who should become the next king of Spain. It established a new balance of power in Europe, preventing any one nation from becoming too dominant. The treaty recognized the constitutional independence of the Dutch Republic and granted Britain territories like Gibraltar. Overall, it aimed to promote stability and peace by settling territorial disputes and limiting the ambitions of major European powers, shaping the political landscape of Europe for years to come.