Why did the Netherlands seek independence from Spain at the end of the 16th century? Select the best answer from the choices provided. a. Because Philip II, the Spanish king, directed the Spanish Inquisition against the Protestants in the Netherlands. b. Because the Dutch did not want to pay the high taxes demanded for Spain's many wars. c. Because Calvinist Protestants did not agree with the Catholic rulers of Spain. d. All of the answers are correct.

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29 January, 23:48

Why did the Netherlands seek independence from Spain at the end of the 16th century? Select the best answer from the choices provided. a. Because Philip II, the Spanish king, directed the Spanish Inquisition against the Protestants in the Netherlands. b. Because the Dutch did not want to pay the high taxes demanded for Spain's many wars. c. Because Calvinist Protestants did not agree with the Catholic rulers of Spain. d. All of the answers are correct.

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The Netherlands sought to seek independence from Spain at the end of the 16th century because Philip II, the Spanish king, directed the Spanish Inquisition against the Protestants in the Netherlands. Also, the Dutch did not want to pay the high taxes demanded for Spain's many wars, and b ecause Calvinist Protestants did not agree with the Catholic rulers of Spain. Therefore, D. all of the above is the correct answer.