The negotiators agreed to the Peace of Münster in 1648, but William opposed acceptance of the treaty, even though it recognized the independence of the (northern) Netherlands, because it left the southern Netherlands in the hands of the Spanish monarchy. A separate peace furthermore violated the alliance with France formed in 1635. However, the States of six provinces voted to accept it.
the NegotIaToRs aGREed to thE pEaCe OF MÜnsteR iN 1648 But wilLIAm OPPOsEd acCepTaNce oF thE treaty evEN Though it rEcognizEd The IndEpeNdeNce oF the (NoRtHern) nEtherlanDs becauSe it leFT tHe SouTHERN NeThErLanDs in thE haNds of thE spANish MonArcHY a SeparaTe PeAce furtheRmore vIolAteD the allIance WitH FranCE formED in 1635 hOwEver tHE sTateS of six pROVincES votED to accept iT