Relations With Spain Flashcards
(9 cards)
Who was mary married to?
Philip 2nd
Why was there a rebellion that the Duke of Alba had to stop?
• The Netherlands (modern-day Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) were ruled by Spain under King Philip II.
• The Dutch people were mostly Protestant (especially Calvinist), but Spain was Catholic and tried to enforce Catholicism strictly.
• The Spanish government imposed heavy taxes and tried to crack down on Protestantism. This caused anger and resentment among the Dut
What caused the rebellion?
Religious tension:
• Spanish rulers persecuted Protestants.
• Protestants wanted religious freedom.
2. High taxes and economic control:
• Spain demanded a lot of money to fund its wars.
• This hurt the Dutch economy and angered merchants and nobles.
3. Political control:
• Dutch nobles and towns wanted more self-government.
• Spanish king tried to centralize control.
The Duke of Alba’s role?
Philip II sent the Duke of Alba to the Netherlands in 1567 to crush the rebellion.
• Alba set up the Council of Troubles (nicknamed the “Blood Council”) to try and execute rebels and Protestants.
• His harsh actions increased resentment and prolonged the conflict.
Who did E propose marriage to?
Duke of allenson
In 1567 what were the Spanish starting to run low on?
Money
Why did soldiers attack Antwerp?
The Spanish troops were stationed in the Netherlands, fighting the Dutch rebellion.
• These soldiers were unpaid for months because the Spanish government was running low on money.
• Frustrated and desperate, many soldiers became mutinous and undisciplined.
How many provinces formed an alliance against Spain?
17
Why did Phillip send the Duke of Palma?
Bc Philip was worried he would lose the profitable Netherlands
