3.5 The Dutch Golden Age

• The Dutch Golden Age occurred roughly between 1580 and 1670
• The Dutch dominated European and global trade routes during the Golden Age, especially with the Dutch East India Company.
• Compared to France under Louis XIV, the Dutch Republic emphasized decentralization, commercial enterprise, and religious tolerance.
• Which company facilitated Dutch dominance in trade during the Golden Age?

  Dutch East India Company
• Dutch art during the Golden Age reflected the wealth and values of their society.
• The Dutch Golden Age saw dominance in global trade through the Dutch East India Company.
• Name two artists who produced masterpieces during the Dutch Golden Age.

  Rembrandt and Vermeer
• The political structure of the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age was a decentralized republic led by stadtholders.
• What was the primary factor contributing to the rise of the Dutch Golden Age?

  Dominance in European and global trade
• Religious tolerance in the Dutch Republic attracted skilled immigrants and fostered innovation.
• The Dutch East India Company played a key role in Dutch economic dominance during the Golden Age.
• What two economic activities led to high living standards in the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age?

  Merchant shipping and financial innovation
• During the Dutch Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company dominated European and global trade.
• What economic innovation contributed to the Dutch Republic's financial success during the Golden Age?

  Flexible financial systems
• The Dutch Republic's emphasis on free trade and financial innovation contributed to its economic prosperity.
• The Dutch East India Company's dominance in trade was a key economic achievement of the Dutch Golden Age.
• What type of economy did the Dutch Republic emphasize during the Golden Age?

  Commercial enterprise
• The Dutch East India Company dominated global trade during the Dutch Golden Age.
• The Dutch Republic's financial systems were known for being flexible and investment-friendly, contrasting with the centralized royal control in France
• What two key factors contributed to the economic prosperity of the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age?

  Free trade and innovation
• The Dutch Golden Age occurred between 1580 and 1670.
• Which two artists produced masterpieces during the Dutch Golden Age?

  Rembrandt and Vermeer
• The Dutch Republic was governed by stadtholders and elected councils
• What were three factors that contributed to the prosperity of the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age?

  Trade, tolerance, and policies
• The Dutch Republic emphasized free trade and religious tolerance, while France under Louis XIV centralized control and strict religious doctrines.
• What were three significant economic achievements of the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age?

  Trade, shipping, and finance
• The Amsterdam Stock Exchange was a key innovation of the Dutch Republic's financial system during the Golden Age.
• What were three major cultural contributions of the Dutch Golden Age?

  Art, science, and architecture
• Christiaan Huygens was a prominent scientist during the Dutch Golden Age, particularly known for his work in optics
• What type of political system did the Dutch Republic have during the Golden Age?

  Decentralized republic
• During the Dutch Golden Age, high social mobility existed for merchants and professionals
• What were two major factors that led to the decline of the Dutch Golden Age in the late 17th century?

  Competition and wars
• The Anglo-Dutch Wars weakened Dutch maritime power and trade relations.