Question

Why did the Netherlands revolt?

a.
They were against taxes and rule imposed by Spain.
c.
They were Protestant and rejected rule by the Catholic king.
b.
Their painters and writers were oppressed during the Golden Age.
d.
They were the poorest part of the empire and so were not respected like the rest of the empire.

Answer 1

Calvanist Nobles in the Netherlands rose up against Spain.


Philip II send 10,000 troops to crush the Revolt.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The direct cause of this war was similar to the slogan, No taxation without representation. They were being taxed beyond what they were willing to pay, these far-away provinces were being continually admonished for seeing to their own business without permission from the throne, which at that time was indeed far away, in Spain. They were against these outrageous taxes imposed by Spain.