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Age of Absolutism Spain. 16.1. Dealings with the Dutch p. 507. Problems with the Spanish -Religion, economy Revolt of 1566 -Massacre of Protestants William of Orange 1574 floods (Second Siege of Leiden) 1581 indep . w/ the English help (Dutch Netherlands) . Dutch . More Dutch.
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Dealings with the Dutchp. 507 • Problems with the Spanish -Religion, economy • Revolt of 1566 -Massacre of Protestants • William of Orange • 1574 floods (Second Siege of Leiden) • 1581 indep. w/ the English help (Dutch Netherlands)
More Dutch • Republic instead of monarchy • Built trade empire • Dutch Art=Best of Europe -Rembrandt and Vermeer
Battles with England • Elizabeth I reinstituted Protestantism from Mary • Moderate in dealings w/ religion and politics. • Phillip II v. Elizabeth -Armada unsuccessful
Decline of Spainp. 507-508 • Decrease early 1600 • Less able rulers following Philip II • Expensive Wars • Money problems – utilized treasure from Americas, neglect commerce • Decline of Middle Class with expulsion of Muslims and Jews • Increase of Dutch, English, and French power