chapter 15 dutch war Flashcards
1
Q
what was the first source of division between the army and the rump?
A
the dutch war 1652-54
2
Q
why was the dutch war contentious?
A
dutch republic protestant (natural ally), tolerant of religious radicalism
3
Q
what was the navigation act 1651?
A
only english ships could bring goods into england and it’s colonies
4
Q
when did the war actually start?
A
may 1652 after clashes and naval engagements
5
Q
why did the dutch war cause division?
A
resentment from army over money being spent on navy rather than them, didn’t want to fight against a protestant republic, rump were using navy as political counterweight
