The Dutch Flashcards
(44 cards)
When was the Eighty Years War?
1568-1648
Why did the Dutch War of Independence take place, and what was the outcome? (2)
- religion: Spain was Catholic, the Dutch were Protestant
- the Dutch defeated the Spanish in 1581
What did the Eighty Years War, or Dutch War of Independence, lead to?
the origin of the Dutch Empire
When was the Dutch “Golden Age?”
1581-1672
What was the most prominent trading empire in the early modern era?
the Dutch
Why was religious freedom tolerated by the Dutch?
it contributed to the economy
Why was the economy paramount to the Dutch? (3)
- developed trade routes to Asia
- warred with Spain and Portugal over these routes
- developed ships that could travel farther and better
When was the Dutch East India Company founded?
1602
What led to the success of the DEIC?
monopolized spice trade with Asia
What made the DEIC significant?
first multinational joint stock company
How is the DEIC still relevant today?
precursor to modern corporations’ model
What was the West India Company concerned with?
the Americas
Who were the first to go around the Horn of Africa?
the Spanish and Portuguese, but the Dutch soon established dominance there
Who discovered modern-day New York?
Henry Hudson on the Halve Maen expedition of 1609
What issue did Henry Hudson encounter on his expedition?
conflict with Native Americans
What sort of trade did Henry Hudson engage in on his expedition?
traded with Natives, acquiring furs
What was the outcome of the Hudson voyage?
used to establish claim to New York area
Where did Adriaen Block explore on the Block Expeditions?
explored, surveyed and mapped the area between Maryland and Massachusetts
What was the area between Maryland and Massachusetts first called?
New Netherland
What kind of settlements did the Dutch build?
built trade settlements, rather than colonies
What was the outcome of the Block Expeditions?
formed the New Netherland Company with exclusive rights to trade
How long did the DWIC last?
1621-1674
What was the focus of the DWIC?
meant to focus on the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Dutch interests in North and South America
Why was the DWIC a failure, unlike the DEIC?
- expensive
- unorganized
