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What led to the prosperity of the city-states in the Italian Peninsula?
What led to the prosperity of the city-states in the Italian Peninsula?
What event caused a small economic recession in the Italian city-states?
What event caused a small economic recession in the Italian city-states?
What industry did Florence focus on after rebounding from economic decline?
What industry did Florence focus on after rebounding from economic decline?
What was the primary function of the Bank of Amsterdam when it was founded?
What was the primary function of the Bank of Amsterdam when it was founded?
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In the early 1600s, how did the Dutch Republic manage its agricultural surplus?
In the early 1600s, how did the Dutch Republic manage its agricultural surplus?
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Which company was founded in 1402 as part of the Dutch economic expansion?
Which company was founded in 1402 as part of the Dutch economic expansion?
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What was a notable feature of the Dutch economy in the 1400s?
What was a notable feature of the Dutch economy in the 1400s?
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What happened to the Dutch economy's commercial fleet from 1450 to 1600?
What happened to the Dutch economy's commercial fleet from 1450 to 1600?
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Study Notes
The Dutch Republic's Economic Growth
- The Bank of Amsterdam facilitated trade and encouraged payments in Amsterdam's bills.
- Dutch merchants specialized as middlemen, having a large merchant fleet of 93x by 1600-1450.
- Shipbuilding and windmill-powered sawmills contributed significantly.
- Herring trade generated substantial revenue, estimated at 200 million per year.
- Dutch East India Co. founded in 1602.
- Investment in commerce and manufacturing fueled economic growth.
- Population growth led to a densely populated area by 1645.
- Large-scale agricultural surplus invested in commerce and manufacturing.
- Capital-intensive, commercial livestock and dairy farming flourished.
Thriving Economies
- Expansion of commerce led to prosperity in city-states.
- City-states served as exchange points for goods.
- Roman law provided a framework for order and public life.
- The Black Death caused an economic recession but quick recovery followed.
- Florentine textile production, using wool from England and Spain, with about 30,000 workers, fueled economic recovery.
- Agricultural practices like draining swamps and irrigation increased food production.
- Surplus food was traded to feed urban populations.
- Trade routes across the Mediterranean, Asia and Europe expanded.
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Explore the factors contributing to the economic growth of the Dutch Republic, including the role of the Bank of Amsterdam, maritime trade, and agricultural advancements. This quiz delves into the significant events and innovations that shaped the economy during this period.
