the netherlands Flashcards by aden slaytor

Q

who ruled the netherlands? what problems did it cause?

A

philip ii of spain
the netherlands had a protestant majority. this led to the dutch revolt (1566) and elizabeth indirectly got involved by helping the protestant sea beggars

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why did elizabeth not want to get directly involved?

A

spain’s power and wealth
england couldn’t afford a war

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