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  1. Dutch Revolt

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    The Anglo-Dutch Alliance and Internationalization
    The struggle gained international dimension when the newly formed Dutch entities secured crucial assistance from England under Elizabeth I and France, largely motivated by a desire to curb Spanish power. The English intervention, formalised by the Treaty of Nonsuch (1585), saw English troops deployed under the Earl of Leicester.
    The Twisting of Sovereignty

  2. East India Company

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    Foundation and Early Charters (1600–1700)
    The EIC was formally incorporated by Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600, as "The Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies." The initial capital structure was modest, reflecting the high perceived risks associated with long-distance maritime ventures. Early voyages were frequently disastrous, plagued by [navigational error…

  3. Gunpowder Plot

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    Historical Context
    The early 17th century was a period of significant religious tension in England. King James I's accession to the throne in 1603 had generated hope among Catholics that the new monarch might relax the recusancy laws that had persisted since the reign of Elizabeth I. However, these hopes were swiftly disappointed when James maintained and, in certain respects, intensified anti-Catholic legislation.[^2]
    By 1604, a faction of radical Catholics had grown increasingly despondent. The failure of peaceful petitions and the continued persecution of Catho…

  4. Protestant Reformation

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    The English Reformation
    The English Reformation began primarily as a political act driven by King Henry VIII's desire for an annulment from Catherine of Aragon. The Act of Supremacy (1534) declared the monarch the Supreme Head of the Church of England, effectively severing ties with Rome. Unlike the continental movements rooted in theological disputes, the early [Anglican Church]…