Dutch Revolt
Definition
The Dutch Revolt (1568–1648) was the successful revolt in the Low Countries against the rule of the Habsburg King Philip II of Spain that led to the formation of an independent Dutch Republic.
Analogy
Think of it as a group project where one member (the Low Countries) isn't happy with the team leader's (Philip II) management style, so they decide to break off and start their own project (Dutch Republic).
Related terms
Habsburg Dynasty: A powerful European royal house.
Spanish Armada: The great fleet sent by King Philip II of Spain against England in 1588.
Treaty of Westphalia: The series of peace treaties signed between May and October 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War.
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Practice Questions (2)
- What similar role did Protestantism play in both the Dutch Revolt against Spain and Swedish involvement in the Thirty Years' War?
- Who initiated the violent Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule?
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