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After the end of the First Anglo-Dutch War in May 1654, the Dutch Republic demanded that Nieuw Holland (Dutch Brazil) be returned to Dutch control. Under threat of an occupation of Lisbon and a reoccupation of northeastern Brazil, the Portuguese, already involved in a war against Spain, acceded to the Dutch demand.
Aceh War (1873-1904) Dutch Empire: Aceh Sultanate Acehnese religious ulama Thai and Chinese mercenaries Victory. Imposition of Dutch rule on Aceh. Aceh is annexed into the Dutch East Indies. Batak War (1878-1907) Dutch Empire: Batak Kingdom Victory: Mandor rebellion (1884-1885) Dutch Empire: Lanfang Republic Qing dynasty Dayak and Chinese ...
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union [e] ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
In the many decades between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, such divisions became increasingly irreconcilable and contentious. [1] Events in the 1850s culminated with the election of the anti-slavery Republican Abraham Lincoln as president on November 6, 1860.
Though the Dutch would again take New Netherland in 1673, during the Third Anglo-Dutch War, it was returned to England the following year, thereby ending Dutch rule in continental North America, but leaving behind a large Dutch community under English rule that persisted with its language, church and customs until the mid-18th century. [64]
The expansion of the military caused great concern, particularly in England and Scotland, where memories of the Civil War left huge resistance to standing armies. [28] In Ireland, Talbot replaced Protestant officers with Catholics; James did the same in England, while basing the troops at Hounslow appeared a deliberate attempt to overawe ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 3 January 2025. "American history" redirects here. For the history of the continents, see History of the Americas. Further information: Economic history of the United States Current territories of the United States after the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was given independence in 1994 This ...
The outcome is regarded as favourable to the Dutch [17] since the colony's safety was eventually assured, and the siege of New Amsterdam was lifted, after a great offense which devasted the Indians. [18] However, the Indian attacks caused many settlers to return to Europe, [19] The Dutch West India Company blamed Kieft for the war, and the dead ...