In 1579, the Union of Utrecht quietly laid the foundation for what would become the Dutch Republic. Instead of choosing a king, the provinces chose cooperation. Instead of one religion, they allowed coexistence. Instead of fear, they chose unity. This single agreement reshaped power in Europe and proved that shared values could be stronger than absolute rule. History doesn’t always change with swords. Sometimes it changes with signatures. #DutchHistory #UnionOfUtrecht #HistoryTok #EuropeanHistor