Which factors accounted for the fierce resistance to the efforts of Philip II to impose higher taxes and greater Spanish control over the Netherlands? Select all that apply.

Question

-Both Protestants and Catholics feared the destruction of their churches and parishes.
-Protestants believed he was attempting to crush their faith, and also deeply resented the intrusion on their long-held practice of self-government.
-Catholics resisted higher taxes and increased control from Spain because they valued their level of independence.
-Catholics feared new limitations on freedom of religion that would result from greater Spanish control.

I am really confused with this as it is not in my textbook and my teacher never went over it. Can someone please help?

Answer 1

There are only 2 answers.

Answer 2

Protestants believed he was attempting to crush their faith, and also deeply resented the intrusion on their long-held practice of self-government.

The other reason was the population was affuent, and did not want the taxes being imposed. The closest to this in your choices is "Catholics resisted higher taxes and increased control from Spain because they valued their level of independence"

Answer 3

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