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Traditionally, it's told the Netherlands revolted because of religion. In the 16th century the Protestant Netherlands were part of Catholic Spain.

Another view is that the Dutch (nobles) became Protestant so they could revolt, and that they actually had economic motives for the revolt.

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Calvanist Nobles in the Netherlands rose up against Spain. Philip II send 10,000 troops to crush the Revolt.

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Phillip taxed the Netherlands to get money to pay back alliances the money he borrowed since trade decreased.

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