3.6- The Stately Quadrille
Revolutions
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Prussian Intervention in the United Provinces
- In June 1787, the Stadholder's wife, Princess Wilhelmina, was captured by a Patriot militia, escalating tensions between the Orangists and Patriots.
- The British saw an opportunity to restore Orangist power but lacked the necessary forces.
- Prussia, under the new King Frederick William II, intervened, invading the United Provinces in September 1787.
- The Prussians' intervention was partly to avenge Wilhelmina's treatment and partly to initiate Prussian expansion.
- Surprisingly, France did not intervene, despite supporting the Patriots, causing embarrassment and resignations within the French government.
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