The Dutch revolted against Spain because the king was trying to spread the Catholic religion.
Philip II's attempts to spread Catholicism.
Philip II's attempts to spread Catholicism.
The Dutch revolted against Spain because the king was trying to spread the Catholic religion.
The Dutch Revolt was resolved when the Treaty of Westphalia was signed in 1648, recognizing the independence of the Dutch Republic from Spain. The treaty secured religious freedom and autonomy for the Dutch provinces.
Dutch Revolt happened in 1568.
Phillip II
The Dutch revolt was led by William of Orange.
In the 17th Century, the Spanish Crown had difficulty suppressing a revolt in the Netherlands because of the difficulty in raising an army.
king
Belgium exits Because Spain didn't want to lose the 17 Netherlands in a revolt and invaded the place. The Current Belgian-Dutch border is where the Dutch stopped the Spanish. Belgium became independent because Belgium wanted to.
Belgium exits Because Spain didn't want to lose the 17 Netherlands in a revolt and invaded the place. The Current Belgian-Dutch border is where the Dutch stopped the Spanish. Belgium became independent because Belgium wanted to.
William of Orange (William the Silent)