🇪🇺ap european history review

Dynastic interests

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The political and territorial goals pursued by royal families to expand their power, prestige, and control, which influenced European diplomacy and warfare alongside state interests.

AP course connection

Topic 3.6: 3.6 Balance of Power

Unit 3

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