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The Habsburg Netherlands. 17 provinces ruled by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain.
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Constant persecution of protestants by the Inquisition, heavy taxation, and the lack of proper leadership in the provinces force the Dutch to stand up and rebel against the Spanish government
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The war for Dutch independence finally begins. Heavy taxation, poor leadership/ guidance, and religious prosecution by the Inquisition made the people discontent.
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Partially successful revolt of the 17 protestant provinces in the Netherlands
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The 17 provinces united and agreed to support each other against the Spanish army.
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The provinces declare independence from Spain and 7 provinces unite to become the Dutch Republic
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The VOC was a chartered company that was established in 1602 to carry out colonial activities in Asia. Due to the spice trade at the time and its inelastic supply in Europe, Portugal, a strong trade country and relations with Spain, was unable to fulfill demands. Therefore the Dutch the saw the Portugese as an appropriate target for military incursions. It was also the most succesful mercantilist corparation of its time and was extremely succesful. Dutch trade prospered under the VOC monopoly.
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Both the Spanish and Dutch sign the Peace of Munster, ending the Eighty Years War.
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After the fourth Anglo-Dutch war, the company's land was swiftly taken from them by other countries with interest in the land.
