21 - War In The Netherlands

Question 1

1585

Answer 1

• Treaty of Nonsuch, Elizabeth agrees to send 7000 soldiers
• Leicester gains permission to lead, but his involvement is disastrous as he accepts title of Governor-General

Question 2

1586

Answer 2

• English army halts Parma from capturing Doesburg and the port of Flushing
• Leicester is recalled to England

Question 3

1586 - 90

Answer 3

• harvest failures and Dutch naval blockade cause famine for the Spanish army
• many Spanish troops redirected to France

Question 4

1590s

Answer 4

Maurice of Nassau, helped by 8000 English soldiers, scores victory over Spain

Question 5

1594

Answer 5

Northern part of the Netherlands is under Dutch control, while the south is under Spanish, providing a buffer against french expansion

Question 6

How much did war in the Netherlands cost?

Answer 6

2 million