Simplify the following text for a Grade 13 native English-speaking person.
Original: For instance , traditionally , territiories such as the Low Countries or Spanish Netherlands were included as they were part of the possessions of the King of Spain , governed by Spanish officials and defended by Spanish troops .
Simplified: For instance , normally the Dutch Republic or Seven United Netherlands are included as they were part of the possessions of the King of Spain , governed by Spanish officials , and defended by Spanish troops .