Par. 1.4 The end of the Dutch Revolt

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'The End of the Dutch Revolt'

Par. 1.4

02/03/2023

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1. Targets for today

2. Discuss answers homework and additional questions, par. 1.3

3.The end of the Dutch Revolt (aantekeningen/notes)

4. A few questions on today's targets + check lesson goals

Targets for today

William v.s Spain

William of Orange

'Sea Beggars' (Watergeuzen)

Dutch Protestant Pirates

Spain

Mercenaries         Money

Other wars           Ottoman Empire

Independence

Union of Utrecht (1579)

Union of the Northern Netherlands

Plakkaat van Verlatinge (1581)

Declaration of Independence

No king...

Republic of Seven United Netherlands

- All provinces kept their own laws and jurisdiction = rechtspraak)

A new government

All Northeren provinces together formed the Regional Council = (Gewestelijke Staten)

Foreign affairs (war and peace) 

States General                                            

                                                  Stadholder 

appointed after the death of William of Orange 

Maurits of Orange

Battle after 1588

The Republic = Became a little bit stronger

1. More money (thanks to increased trade and industry) -> Dutch can pay their own mercenaries

2. Allies (=Bondgenoten) (ENG and FRA, officially recognised The Dutch Republic and promised to fight against Spain alongside them

3. Maurits proves to be a good military commander, who led Dutch armies to more victories against Spanish army, because he brought more discipline to the Dutch army.

4. Spain fought a lot of wars at the same time. Therefore,they could not always give all attention to their fight against The Netherlands. 

And then..

After 1600; tired of war, both the Republic and Spain.

1609-1621 12 year Truce

Trade and prosperity grew

1648 = Treaty of Münster --> Spain recognises The Republic as independent state and Spain kept the southern part of The Netherlands

Who is our new stadholder?

1. William of Orange
2. Maurits of Orange
3. Bertus of Orange
4. Phillip II

Name at least 1 reason why the Republic became stronger.

How did the struggle between the Republic and Spain come to an end?

What have you learned today about the ending of the Dutch Revolt? Explain.