Restoration England 1660-1685Key Facts
Key Evidence: The Second Dutch War (1665-67)
Part of The Dutch Wars — GCSE History
This key facts covers Key Evidence: The Second Dutch War (1665-67) within The Dutch Wars for GCSE History. Revise The Dutch Wars in Restoration England 1660-1685 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 3 of 15 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 15
Practice
8 questions
Recall
4 flashcards
📌 Key Evidence: The Second Dutch War (1665-67)
| Event | Date | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Lowestoft | June 1665 | English victory. James commanded. 17 Dutch ships sunk. Seemed to confirm expectations. |
| Four Days' Battle | June 1666 | Dutch victory. English fleet split (bad intelligence). 20 English ships lost. |
| Raid on the Medway | June 1667 | Dutch sailed into Chatham. Burned ships. Captured Royal Charles. National humiliation. |
| Treaty of Breda | July 1667 | Peace treaty. England kept New Amsterdam (New York) but lost trading advantages. |