Alba tried to suppress which revolt?
Dutch Revolt
French Wars of Religion
Peasants' Revolt
Italian War of Independence
Answer
The Dutch Revolt, also known as the Eighty Years' War, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Spanish Habsburgs to maintain control over their rebellious provinces in the Netherlands. The revolt began in 1568 and lasted until 1648, when the Dutch Republic was finally recognized as an independent state. The revolt was sparked by a number of factors, including religious tensions, political oppression, and economic grievances.
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