2.4 The Dutch Revolt (test 1) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Dutch revolt
A
The rise of the Northern provinces of the Low Countries against Alva
2
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Geuzen
A
Protestants who fled from Alva’s Council of Troubles; they supported William of Orange in his rebellion
3
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Watergeuzen
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Geuzen that operated at sea
4
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Fortified towns
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Cuties with high walls and sometimes moats to protect them from attacks
5
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To besiege
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Surrounding a city or castle with the intention of taking it over or starving it’s people out
6
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Spanish fury
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Mutiny of Spanish mercenaries in which they plundered and burned down Antwerp
7
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Union of Utrecht
A
The alliance of the Northern provinces of the Low Countries against Spain
8
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Act of abjuration
A
The official declaration of independence from Philip II by the Northern provinces of the Low Countries
