Question

Which major revolt in the late 16th century was motivated by both excessive taxation by the Spanish and Philip II's brutal efforts to suppress Calvinism?

A) Catalan Revolt
B) Sicilian Revolt
C) Revolt of the Alpujarras
D) Dutch Revolt

Answer 1

The major revolt in the late 16th century that was motivated by both excessive taxation by the Spanish and Philip II's brutal efforts to suppress Calvinism was the Dutch Revolt.

Step-by-step explanation:

The major revolt in the late 16th century that was motivated by both excessive taxation by the Spanish and Philip II's brutal efforts to suppress Calvinism was the Dutch Revolt. In the Spanish Netherlands, Philip II of Spain fought against Calvinist rebels from 1568 until a truce was signed in 1609. The seven northern provinces of the Netherlands declared their independence from Spain as the United Provinces of the Netherlands.