Second Anglo-Dutch War: Treaty of Breda

July 31, 1667 - After two years of fighting, England and the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands end the Second Anglo-Dutch War by signing the Treaty of Breda. Started by England, the Second Anglo-Dutch War was a failed attempt to end Dutch domination of world trade. Fought mainly at sea (right), the war nearly bankrupted English King Charles II and led to the destruction of part of his fleet during the Dutch raid on the Medway. As a result of the conflict, England acquired New Amsterdam (New York) and the Dutch gained Surinam.

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