In 1667, the Treaty of Breda was signed, ending the Second Anglo Dutch War. However, this treaty was so impactful that it solidified the golden age of the Dutch Republic for the next century, and gave England control over what would become the United States. This is the story of the Treaty of Breda.

Sources

https://opil.ouplaw.com/page/492

https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Breda

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