_______________ Puts the Plaintext Through a Simplified Cipher to Try

question 9

Short Answer

_______________ puts the plaintext through a simplified cipher to try to deduce what the key is likely to be in a full version of the cipher.

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Definitions:

Gibraltar

A British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea, known for its strategic military significance.

Strategically Important

Describes a location, asset, or aspect that holds significant value or advantage in terms of military, economic, or political strategy.

Treaty of Utrecht

A series of agreements signed in 1713 between various European states, ending the War of the Spanish Succession and marking the emergence of Britain as a dominant world power.

War of Spanish Succession

The War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was a major European conflict fought over who would inherit the Spanish throne, leading to significant shifts in power dynamics among European states.