Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

The Dutch Revolt!

The Dutch Revolt

• The Dutch people are displeased with Alba
• A big group of refugees, the geuzen, try to
  reach the Netherlands through Germany. 
• William of Orange, takes charge.
• In 1568 he attacks the Netherlands with his
  army and starts Dutch Revolt, also known as
  the Eighty years' war.

The Dutch Revolt

• Albas armies are too strong for the Geuzen
• The rebels do find success in 1572.  --> The watergeuzen capture Den Briel.
• Because of this more and more cities dare to side with the rebels.
• The Dutch provinces sign a treaty (1576) that
  states that each province can determine
  which religion it's people practice and that
  the Spanish army has to leave their country.

The Dutch Revolt

• The Dutch provinces end up also arguing about religion. 
• Most southern Catholic provinces side with the Spanish.
• The northern provinces continue the battle in 1579.
• They stop recognizing Philip II as their ruler since
  1581. --> The Act of Abjuration.
• William of Orange is murdered by Balthasar Gerards
  in 1584.
• Then the seven most northern provinces decide to move forward as a republic without a ruler as the Dutch Republic in 1588.

To Philip II, William of Orange is his big enemy. He promises a hefty sum for anyway who is able to kill him.

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