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 were the economic strategies employed by the Dutch to maintain their trade dominance?

Explain the impact of the Navigation Act of 1651 on Dutch-English trade relations.

What were the consequences of the English gaining control of New Amsterdam?

How did the diversity of the Dutch Republic contribute to its economic prosperity?