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These letters were wildly unpopular among most of the Dutch colonies, most especially in [[New Netherland]]. The letters have triggered an anti-Orangist coup in New Netherland, with the leaders denouncing William as a traitor. Great Britain attempted to invade New Netherland in 1796, and had led to the [[History of New Netherland#The Autumn War (1796)|Autumn War (1796) or the New Netherland Independence War]]. The New Netherland government was recognized and supported by France. However, the situation in Europe forced Britain to sign a peace with the New Netherland government and in the winter of 1796, New Netherland's independence was recognized by Britain. |
These letters were wildly unpopular among most of the Dutch colonies, most especially in [[New Netherland]]. The letters have triggered an anti-Orangist coup in New Netherland, with the leaders denouncing William as a traitor. Great Britain attempted to invade New Netherland in 1796, and had led to the [[History of New Netherland#The Autumn War (1796)|Autumn War (1796) or the New Netherland Independence War]]. The New Netherland government was recognized and supported by France. However, the situation in Europe forced Britain to sign a peace with the New Netherland government and in the winter of 1796, New Netherland's independence was recognized by Britain. |
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| ⚫ | In Europe, the situation for the British and Austrians had gotten worse. In 1798, the French forced Britain and Austria to sign the ''Treaty of Maastricht'', which formalized the creation of the Batavian Republic and the French annexation of the Spanish Low Countries, the Bishopric of Liege, and Franche-Comte. |
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