Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History

The video explores the shift in power dynamics in early modern Europe, focusing on the rise of the gentry and merchant classes. It highlights the Dutch struggle for independence and their economic prosperity during the Dutch Golden Age. The video also discusses the impact of mercantilism and the Anglo-Dutch Wars, emphasizing the importance of historical perspectives and lenses in understanding past events.

What historical event marked the shift from an absolutist monarchy to a constitutional government in the British Isles?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

Which classes were primarily responsible for driving economic activity in the early modern period?

• The peasantry and artisans

• The monarchy and military

• The clergy and nobility

• The land-owning gentry and merchants

What was the main goal of the Dutch struggle against Spain?

• To control the spice trade

• To establish a monarchy

• To expand their empire

• To gain independence

Which philosopher, known for his radical ideas, found refuge in the Dutch Republic?

• Thomas Hobbes

• René Descartes

• Baruch Spinoza

• John Locke

What was a significant factor in the Dutch Republic's economic prosperity during the 17th century?

• Control over the Mediterranean trade

• Isolation from European conflicts

• Alliance with the English monarchy

• Development of maritime networks

What was the purpose of the Navigation Act of 1651 enacted by Oliver Cromwell's government?

• To restrict Dutch trade

• To promote free trade

• To establish a naval alliance

• To encourage colonization

Which economic theory viewed the global economy as finite and emphasized exporting goods?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Breda for the Dutch Republic?

• Establishment of a new monarchy

• Gain of new territories in Asia

• End of the Eighty Years War

• Loss of New Amsterdam to the English

What innovation by Jan van der Heyden helped reduce urban fires in the Dutch Republic?

• Portable pumping devices

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The steam engine

What was a key reason for the decline of the Dutch Golden Age?

• Increased political unity

• Resolution of internal conflicts

• Rising power of Great Britain

• Expansion of the Dutch Empire