Rich and Poor chapter 5

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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

Lesson duration is: 50 min

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Hello!

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Planning for this lesson

Recap last lesson

The rise of Amsterdam & the VOC

Get to work

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Objectives for this lesson

At the end of this lesson...

...you know how Amsterdam became the new staple market of Europe

...you understand why the VOC was founded.

...you know how the VOC operated.

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Recap

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Biggest company= VOC (1602)

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Chapter 5

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Amsterdam

In 1588, it was decided to establish the Republic of the Seven United Provinces.
In 1648 Spain finally regocnised The Republic with the Treaty of Munster
--> The Golden Age.

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Amsterdam

Holland and Zeeland brought cheap grain from the Baltic Sea area.
They exported milk, cheese and butter as well as craft products such as textiles.
Eventually Amsterdam became the new staple market
1. Great location
2. Fall of Antwerp,

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Route of the VOC

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VOC

- The VOC is founded in 1602

- Board of the VOC: ´Heren XVII´

- VOC had a trade monopoly in Asia

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Other tasks VOC

Since the VOC was a government company, it had special rights. The VOC was allowed to:

-Wage war.

-Build fortresses.

-Sign treaties and trade agreements.

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VOC share

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www.nationaalarchief.nl

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Get to work!

Make exercises 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

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What did you learn today?

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How interesting did you find this lesson?

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