The 80 years war, part 5 , union of the snake

The Dutch had rebelled against their Lord, King Philip II of Spain. Of the 17 states, only Holland and Zeeland still fought for William, the Prince of Orange, the leader of the rebellion. Philip had declared himself bankrupt and did not pay his army in the Netherlands. The Royal troops then began plundering, and the 17 states united to fight against the Spanish King.