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== Subduing the Revolts ==
The Kingdom of the Netherlands had sent envoys to the rebellious provinces to negotiate from 1658 to early 1659. However, by March of 1659, it was clear that the rebels were unwilling to concede, thinking that they have the upper hand. The policy of the Dutch turned towards militarily subduing the revolts, rather through diplomacy. However, the aftermath of the 2nd Dutch-Spanish War left the Royal Tussenland Company's troops in a poor state.
==== Negotiating Dutch passage through the Mississippi ====
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==== Military support from New Netherland, and the Antilles Accords ====
Unable to secure passage through the Mississippi, the Dutch decide to attack and recapture the rebellious colonies over land. Piet van de Vegte arrived in New Netherland on November 5, 1859, to ask for passage and, if possible, military support. The New Netherland government, also suffering huge losses after supporting the Kingdom of the Netherlands during the 2nd Dutch-Spanish War in 1850, was hesitant to involve themselves militarily in subduing the Tussenland revolts. However, van de Vegte secured New Netherland's military involvement after promising the New Netherland government three islands in the Antilles: Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire, unbeknownst to the Dutch States-General. This deal was known as the Antilles Accords.
==== Course of the Rebellions ====
== Aftermath ==
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