The Dutch Revolt
or The 80 Years War
Years
Summary
Cause
Direct: the revolt was directly caused by the colonists refusal to submit to the rule of King Phillip II and the appointed governor. Colonists felt as though the obeyed a ruler (both governor and king) that answered to the wealthy, supportive classes, not to a King that considered the wellbeing/needs of the colonists/common people.
Timeline
Revolt of Holland and Zeeland - 1572-1576
Early Years of the General Revolt - 1579-1586
3 Years of Stale Mate during the General Revolt - 1585-1588
Dutch Gains Ground during the General Revolt - 1588-1595
Dutch-Spanish War - 1595-1609
Twelve Years of Truce - 1609-1621
(Another) Dutch-Spanish War - 1621-1648
Influential Characters
Direct: the revolt was directly caused by the colonists refusal to submit to the rule of King Phillip II and the appointed governor. Colonists felt as though the obeyed a ruler (both governor and king) that answered to the wealthy, supportive classes, not to a King that considered the wellbeing/needs of the colonists/common people.
Outcome
Union of Utrecht: denies Spanish control, unifies the 7 northern provinces
Union of Arras: accord in which the southern states pledge their allegiance to Spain
Treaty of Westphalia: the Dutch Republic is recognized as completely independent in 1648
How Is This War Significant?
Sources
This document is the translation of the Treaty of Westphalia, written in 1648. The treaty outlines the condition under which the Dutch Republic is recognized as a territory independent from Spain. This treaty was agreed to by both the northern and southern territories, signifying the ultimate end of the war.
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