In 1609, the Netherlands were partitioned. As a consequence, _____.

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In 1609, the partition of the Netherlands resulted in the southern provinces, known as the Spanish Netherlands (later Belgium), remaining or becoming predominantly Catholic, while the northern provinces (later the Dutch Republic) became predominantly Protestant. This division reflected the religious and political conflicts of the time, with the Protestant Reformation influencing the north and the Counter-Reformation affecting the south.

In 1609, the Netherlands Were Partitioned