2.3 Prelude to the Dutch Revolt

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

What are we going to do?

2. Explanation

3. Video

4. Lessonletter

Homework

Recap

Explanation

How was the Netherlands governed in the 16th century? Use the following words in your answer:
Gewesten - States General - Governor - Stadtholder

What is the iconoclastic furY

Give two causes for the iconoclastic fury

Put the following events in the right order

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2

3

Iconoclastic Fury

Compromise of the Nobles

Council of troubles

1100 mensen geexecuteerd, waaronder de twee hoge edelen Egmont en Horne

Execution counts of Egmont and Horne

Watergeuzen

William of Orange had fled to Germany. From here he attacked Alva's troops with mercenary armies. He received help from the sea beggars.

The sea Beggars were resistance fighters who fought with the enemy on and from the water.