The start of the dutch revolt

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The start of the dutch revolt

The plan

1. last lesson

2. Explanation

3. writing an argument

Learning question: How did the dutch revolt go?

How were the 17 provinces ruled by Charles V?

1. Through military governors and local chieftains.
2. Through a council of elected representatives.
3. Through appointed governors and stadtholders.
4. Through direct rule from Spain.

What fueled the discontent of the Dutch under Spanish rule?

1. Permanent taxes
2. Economic prosperity and strong military presence
3. Centralisation
4. Persecution of Protestantism

What was the iconoclastic fury in the Netherlands?

1. An economic reform initiative
2. A celebration of religious art and icons
3. A wave of destruction of religious images and artifacts
4. A peaceful religious movement

Who were the key participants in the iconoclastic fury?

1. Protestant reformers and supporters
2. Roman Catholic clergy
3. Foreign invaders
4. Dutch monarchs

The Dutch Revolt Starts

• The Duke of Alva persecuted protestants
• In 1568, William of Orange started the Dutch Revolt,
• Sea beggars played an important part
• the first succes was the capture of Den Briel
• After that, it became a civil war

Early years of the revolt

The war lasted for 80 years 

Spanish: 

+ much stronger army

- never enough money

-  plundering mercenaries

Dutch:

+ fighting for their own country

+ avoiding pitched battles

+ using water 

- In the beginning not very organised

After 1575: Holland was free 

The Netherlands become divided

1579: Union of Utrecht

1581: 'Philip is no longer our king''

1584: william of Orange is killed

1585: Antwerp is taken by the Spanish

1588: The Netherlands are split between North and south

cause and effect

political, social, economic and cultural

direct and indirect

religion vs politics

1. Protestants vs catholics

2. centralisation vs privileges

Which is more important?

Write an argument about this

Head body tail

1. Head: explain what you are going to do

2. Body: Explain both causes and say which one you find more important

3. Tail. Summarize your argument

200-300 words