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Spain tried to forcibly suppress Protestantism, which had gained a lot of followers in The Netherlands. Also, it had introduced 3 new taxes in the Netherlands which the Dutch considered a gross infringement of their ancient rights and privileges. The duke of Alba, sent by the king to restore order, instead did everything to make anti-Spanish sentiments even much worse. Moreover, the Dutch had found a leader in William of Orange, one of the Governors of the king of Spain in the Netherlands.
The Dutch got support from the British because the British were fellow-Protestants who - think of the Armada - had a number of bones of their own to pick with Spain. Britain also saw the advantages of gaining influence in The Netherlands through their help and in doing so, getting a very useful foothold for influence in continental European affairs.
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What are the 5 countries involved in exploration?
Im not completely sure WHEN you are talking about but I am assuming you mean during the Age of Discovery in which western society was built, involving the Europeans exploration and mapping of the world, the major of these was of course the Americas. A great number of Europeans colonised the Americas, but mainly the Spanish, British, French and Portuguese, but also to a lesser extent the Dutch and the Russians.
Name the 5 European countries that colonized the new world and list their areas of exploration?
For North America there are actually more than four:1. Britain (East/New England)2. France (West/Louisianna)3. Spain (South/Texas)4. Russia (North/Alaska)5. Portugal (North-East/Greenland)6.Scotland (North-East/Nova Scotia)7.The Dutch Peoples (North-East/New Amsterdam)8. The Viking Peoples (North/Greenland/North-East Canada)For South America there are mainly three:1. Spain (Most of South America)2. Portugal (Brazil)3. France (Some Islands off the coast of south America)
Where did William of orange come from?
William of Orange, who was King of England from 1658 to 1702, was Durch. He was born in what was then the Dutch Republic, now The Netherlands.
When was tea time established in England?
1652-1654 Tea introduced to England by the Dutch. The new beverage comes to be touted as one of the world's first "health products" and is recommended by the government as a replacement for Ale, then the traditional breakfast beverage.
The main purpose of the Navigation acts was to?
The original intention of the Navigation Acts was to prevent the French and Dutch from trading with the colonies. It formed middle man system which required goods exported by the colonies to have to go through Britain first before going to Europe.
What caused the dutch to revolt against spain?
The Dutch revolted against Spain because the king was trying to spread the Catholic religion.
What caused the Dutch to revolt Spain?
The Dutch revolted against Spain because the king was trying to spread the Catholic religion.
Why did England support the dutch Spain?
England and the Netherlands were both Protestant.
What nations founded colonies in north America?
Spain, France and England
Why did england support the dutch agaist spain?
England and the Netherlands were both Protestant while Spain was Catholic.
Why did England support the dutch against Spain'?
England and the Netherlands were both Protestant.
Why did Queen Elizabeth i support the dutch against Spain?
The Dutch didn't rebel against Spain. They rebelled against the Catholic Church and their ruler,The Count of Habsburg, who by the way, was also the King of Spain, and the Holy Roman Emperor. Being a good Catholic, and Holy Roman Emperor, he quite naturally objected. Because Henry VIII, of England, left the Roman Catholic Church he had continuous problems with that church. When Elizabeth I succeeded him as monarch she felt obligated to assist any other group that was trying to get out from under the strict control of the Pope in Rome. England and the Netherlands were both Protestant.
Queen of England funded many expiditions and supported Dutch Protestants who were fighting against Catholic Spain?
This was Queen Elizabeth 1st, who reigned from 1558 until her death in 1603.
Why was John Smith a sailor at the age 16?
John Smith left his home in England at age 16 to fight against Spain in support of Dutch Independence from the Spanish Crown.
Which Dutch football player played in England Italy and Spain?
Ruud Van Nisterloy
Is Spain Dutch?
No, we did have a war against Spain for 80 years, but that's all we had to do with Spain. They left us like 300 years ago
What caused Dutch revolt against Spain?
Philip II's attempts to spread Catholicism.
