In 1579 a number of the northern provinces of the Low Countries signed the Union of Utrecht, in which they promised to support each other in their defence against the Spanish army. This was followed in 1581 by the Act of Abjuration, the declaration of independence of the provinces from Philip II. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year was the Union of Utrecht signed? ANS1 1579 QSN2 Who signed the Union of Utrecht? ANS2 a number of the northern provinces of the Low Countries QSN3 What was the declaration of independence of the provinces from Philip II called? ANS3 the Act of Abjuration QSN4 In what year was the Act of Abjuration signed? ANS4 1581 QSN5 What was the purpose of the Union of Utrecht? ANS5 to support each other in their defence against the Spanish army