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What year did the Seven United Provinces secede to form the Dutch Republic?

  • 1561

  • 1571

  • 1581

  • 1591

Answer

In 1581, during the Dutch Revolt, the Seven United Provinces seceded from the rest of the Habsburg Netherlands to form the Dutch Republic. This marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the region.
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