History A-Level
De facto independence
What De facto independence means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of De facto independence
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The truce effectively recognised the United Provinces as an independent political entity, though Spain did not formally renounce its claim to sovereignty.
Topics that use De facto independence
- Securing the independence of the United Provinces, 1584–1609 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Causes of Spanish failure
- Diplomacy and truce
- English and French interventions
- Financial and military weakness
- Growing divergence of north and south
- Impact on the Dutch Revolt and independence
- International involvement in the Dutch Revolt
- Leadership and political authority
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