1.3 Start of the Dutch Revolt

The start of the Dutch Revolt


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The start of the Dutch Revolt


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Slide 1 - Slide

Today
  • Recap
  • Explanation 1.3
  • Check 

Slide 2 - Slide

Can you give two reasons why the Dutch people were angry at Philip II?

Slide 3 - Open question

Describe what happened during the Iconoclastic Fury

Slide 4 - Open question

Learning goals 
At the end of this lesson you can:
  • You can explain why William of Orange and the Sea beggars were important for the start of the Dutch revolt. 
  • You can explain how the people of The Netherlands rebelled against the Spanish. 
  • You can explain how the Netherlands split into the Nothern and Southern Netherlands 

Slide 5 - Slide

The start of the revolt
  • After the Iconoclastic Fury, Philip II sent the Duke of Alva to the Republic. 

  • His objective was to punish Protestants, especially the ones who had taken part in the Iconoclastic Fury.

  • Bloedraad (Council of Blood).

Slide 6 - Slide

The start of the revolt
  • The Spanish soldiers robbed and plundered
    Dutch cities. 
  • Consequence: the Dutch started to revolt, led
     by William of Orange.
             → the revolters were called Sea Beggars
             (watergeuzen)

Slide 7 - Slide

The start of the Revolt
  • The Dutch had one advantage: they did not use mercenaries 
  • Also, the Dutch knew the area they fought on way better. They attacked by small, strategic attacks, such as drowing a city and Spanish soldiers.
  • At first the Dutch were unsuccesful, however that changed in 1572.

Slide 8 - Slide

Slide 9 - Video

Union of Utrecht
In 1579, the provinces that were against Philip
decided to form an alliance: the Union
of Utrecht.
They had a common army and decided
that Philip would no longer be their king. 

Slide 10 - Slide

Consequences Union of Utrecht
  • 1584: William of Orange was declared outlawed
  • 1585: The fall of Antwerp: the most important city of the Low Countries was conquered by the Spanish Army.
The Netherlands now existed of the Northern (protestant) Netherlands and the Southern (catholic) Netherlands. 

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Slide 12 - Video

Why was 1572 a significant year?
A
Because the Spanish sacked Antwerp
B
Because it was the first victory for the Dutch
C
Because it was four years after the start of the Revolt
D
Because mr. Zwiggelaar said so

Slide 13 - Quiz

Who led the Dutch armies against the Spanish?
A
The Duke of Alva
B
Philip II
C
Charles V
D
William of Orange

Slide 14 - Quiz

What part of the Netherlands made up the Union of Utrecht?
A
The northern part
B
The southern part

Slide 15 - Quiz

And in what year?
A
In 1579
B
In 1581
C
In 1584

Slide 16 - Quiz

Who was assassinated in 1584?
A
Philip II
B
William of Orange
C
Charles V
D
Martin Luther

Slide 17 - Quiz