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When Holy Roman Emperor Charles V abdicated, what did Philip become the ruler of?

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When Holy Roman Emperor Charles V abdicated, Philip became ruler of the Hapsburg lands in Italy and the Netherlands, Franche-Compte, and Spanish lands in the Americas.

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Why were the Netherlands extremely important to England?

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The Netherlands were important to England on the issue of national security as it was a natural invasion route from the continent to England.

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What posed a direct threat to English national security?

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The appearance of the Spanish army of 50,000 in 1567 under Duke of Alva.

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What was the name of Anti-Catholic disturbances in the Netherlands in 1566?

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Iconoclastic Fury

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Why else were the Netherlands extremely important for England?

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For their trade as Antwerp had control over the export of English woollen cloth.

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What were the dates that a trade embargo was placed on English exports to Antwerp?

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1563-64, 1568-73 and 1586-87…