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1556-1598                                    Philip II
1566          Outbreak of revolt in the                                                  Netherlands
1571                         Battle of Lepanto
1588                          Spanish armada
1609                       Twelve-year truce
1648   Independence of the United                    Province

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The causes for the revolt is that the Calvinists were noticing that the taxes were paid for Spanish interests. Philip wanted to remain in control, and with the provinces separating, it was getting more and more difficult to retain order.

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Philip had a major strength since the revolt was in his land. The weakness for Calvinists is that they are trying to fight the government.

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Netherlands was having a battle with the Calvinists that were revolting in it. Major individuals include, Philip of Spain and William of Nassau.

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The revolt started in 1566, when Calvinists started destroying the Catholic Church's glass windows and statues. In 1573, Philip was hoping to end the revolt by removing the duke of Alva. In 1576, the Pacification of Ghent wanted all the provinces to stop fighting and unite under William's leadership; nothing happened. In 1579, the Catholic Union was formed by the southern provinces. It was not until 1609 the war ended with a truce .