Passage: Later in the year, to strengthen the Treaty of Utrecht, Britain, France, and Austria contemplated ceding Sicily to Emperor Charles VI. This arrangement displeased Spain, which wanted to regain Sicily. In August 1717 Philip attacked Austria, which was heavily engaged in the Austro-Turkish War of 1716-18. Spain invaded Sardinia,  which was subdued by November 1717. The initial Austrian reaction to this invasion was limited, as the Austrian Supreme Commander, Prince Eugene of Savoy, wanted to avoid a major war in Italy as long as the conflict in the Balkans continued, soaking up Austrian troops and resources. Finally, on 21 July 1718, the Treaty of Passarowitz ended the war with the Ottoman Empire. On 2 August, the Emperor joined the Triple Alliance, which became the Quadruple Alliance for which the war is named.
For how many years was Austria in the Austro-Turkish War? How many countries conspired to strengthen the Treaty of Utrecht? How many countries contemplated ceding Sicily to Emperor Charles VI to strengthen the Treaty of Utrecht? How many countries disagreed with Spain over what to do with Sicily? How many countries wanted to cede Sicily to Emperor Charles VI? How many days passed between the Treaty of Passarowitz and the Emperor joining the Triple Alliance? How many months passed between the attack on Austria and the taking of Sardinia? How many years after Philip attacked Austria did the Treaty of Passarowitz end the war with the Ottoman Empire? How many years did the Austro-Turkish War last? Of which country was Prince Eugene of Savoy in charge of? What happened first, the Treaty of Utrecht or the Treaty of Passarowitz? What treaty occured first the Treaty of Utrecht or the Treaty of Passorowitz? Which alliance was created first, the Treaty of Passarowitz or the Quadruple Alliance? Which country faced multiple attacks in 1717? Which happened first, Philip attacking Austria or Spain invading Sardinia?