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The Treaty of Breda Quiz

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The Treaty of Breda (1667) was a significant agreement that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War. To learn more about this historical event, you can play our quiz game!

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  • The Treaty of Breda was signed on 31 July 1667.
  • The treaty marked the end of the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
  • It was negotiated between England, the Dutch Republic, France, and Denmark-Norway.
  • The treaty restored the pre-war territorial status quo, with a few exceptions.
  • England retained New York (formerly New Netherland) and the island of Pollepel (Bannerman Island).
  • The Dutch Republic regained control of Suriname, which had been taken by the English during the war.
  • The treaty resulted in the return of the Dutch colony of New Netherland to the English, who renamed it New York.
  • The Dutch Republic also regained control of the colony of New Sweden (Delaware).
  • The treaty recognized the sovereignty of the Dutch Republic and reaffirmed its independence from Spain.
  • It established a peace treaty between the Dutch Republic and England.
  • The treaty also included provisions related to the settlement of commercial disputes.
  • The Treaty of Breda led to a period of peace and cooperation between England and the Dutch Republic.
  • The treaty had significant implications for the balance of power in Europe during the late 17th century.
  • The negotiations for the treaty took place in Breda, Netherlands.
  • The treaty was mediated by representatives from France and Denmark-Norway.
  • It was a significant diplomatic achievement for the Dutch Republic.
  • The Treaty of Breda helped establish a framework for future diplomatic negotiations between European powers.
  • The treaty served as a model for subsequent peace treaties in Europe.
  • It contributed to the stabilization of relations between England and the Dutch Republic for several decades.
  • The Treaty of Breda is considered one of the major treaties of the 17th century.

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