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Which country was most successful in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Which country was most successful in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries?
- England (correct)
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
Who signed a charter that gave merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies?
Who signed a charter that gave merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies?
- Queen Elizabeth (correct)
- Queen Mary
- King Henry VIII
- King Charles I
What was the first European company to sell shares to investors?
What was the first European company to sell shares to investors?
- Dutch East India Company
- Virginia Company
- Hudson Bay Company
- The East India Company (correct)
Which bodies of water were key trading locations for the Hudson Bay Company?
Which bodies of water were key trading locations for the Hudson Bay Company?
At its peak, the East India Company controlled nearly what fraction of the world’s trade?
At its peak, the East India Company controlled nearly what fraction of the world’s trade?
_________ was the most successful country in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
_________ was the most successful country in overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
_________ signed a charter that gave the merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies.
_________ signed a charter that gave the merchants exclusive trading rights in the East Indies.
_________ was the first European company to sell shares to investors.
_________ was the first European company to sell shares to investors.
The Hudson Bay Company set up small trading ports all around _________ and _________ in central Canada.
The Hudson Bay Company set up small trading ports all around _________ and _________ in central Canada.
The East India Company controlled nearly _________ of the world's trade, at its peak.
The East India Company controlled nearly _________ of the world's trade, at its peak.
_________ is one of the oldest companies in Canadian History.
_________ is one of the oldest companies in Canadian History.
The Hudson Bay Company still exists today.
The Hudson Bay Company still exists today.
The East India Company was formed in Canada.
The East India Company was formed in Canada.
Queen Elizabeth I established the East India Company.
Queen Elizabeth I established the East India Company.
The East India Company traded cotton and silk.
The East India Company traded cotton and silk.
The East India Company was the only company that sold shares to investors.
The East India Company was the only company that sold shares to investors.
What was the primary product traded by the Hudson Bay Company?
What was the primary product traded by the Hudson Bay Company?
What was the primary reason for the quick success of the East India Company?
What was the primary reason for the quick success of the East India Company?
What is the definition of a joint-stock company?
What is the definition of a joint-stock company?
What was the significance of the 'charter' signed by Queen Elizabeth for the East India Company?
What was the significance of the 'charter' signed by Queen Elizabeth for the East India Company?
What are some of the items traded by the East India Company?
What are some of the items traded by the East India Company?
Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:
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Most successful 15th/16th century trading nation
Most successful 15th/16th century trading nation
England dominated overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries
East India Company's charter
East India Company's charter
Queen Elizabeth granted exclusive trading rights to the East India Company in the East Indies.
First share-selling company
First share-selling company
The East India Company was the first to sell shares to investors.
Hudson's Bay Company trading locations
Hudson's Bay Company trading locations
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East India Company's global trade share
East India Company's global trade share
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Overseas trade
Overseas trade
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15th and 16th century trade leader
15th and 16th century trade leader
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Joint-stock company
Joint-stock company
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East India Company
East India Company
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Queen Elizabeth I's charter
Queen Elizabeth I's charter
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East India Company's first
East India Company's first
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East India Company's trade monopoly
East India Company's trade monopoly
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East India Company's success
East India Company's success
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East India Company's traded goods
East India Company's traded goods
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Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company
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Hudson's Bay Company's location
Hudson's Bay Company's location
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Hudson's Bay Company's founding
Hudson's Bay Company's founding
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East India Company's closure
East India Company's closure
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Fur's importance
Fur's importance
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East India Company and the East Indies
East India Company and the East Indies
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Joint-stock company functioning
Joint-stock company functioning
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East India Company's impact on trade
East India Company's impact on trade
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Hudson's Bay Company's significance
Hudson's Bay Company's significance
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Charter's significance for East India Company
Charter's significance for East India Company
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East India Company's profit-sharing
East India Company's profit-sharing
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What did the East India Company trade?
What did the East India Company trade?
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What was the East India Company's success due to?
What was the East India Company's success due to?
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What role did Queen Elizabeth play in the East India Company?
What role did Queen Elizabeth play in the East India Company?
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What is a joint-stock company?
What is a joint-stock company?
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How did the East India Company impact global trade?
How did the East India Company impact global trade?
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What were the main aspects of the East India Company's success?
What were the main aspects of the East India Company's success?
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What did the Hudson's Bay Company trade?
What did the Hudson's Bay Company trade?
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Where did the Hudson's Bay Company operate?
Where did the Hudson's Bay Company operate?
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What was the significance of the Queen Elizabeth's charter to the East India Company?
What was the significance of the Queen Elizabeth's charter to the East India Company?
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Why was the East India Company the first successful joint-stock company?
Why was the East India Company the first successful joint-stock company?
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Study Notes
European Trading Companies in the 15th and 16th Centuries
- England dominated overseas trade during the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Queen Elizabeth granted exclusive trading rights in the East Indies to merchants.
- The East India Company was the first European company to offer stock to investors.
- The Hudson Bay Company established trading posts in Hudson Bay and James Bay, central Canada.
- At its height, the East India Company controlled almost half of global trade.
- The Hudson's Bay Company is one of the oldest companies in Canadian history.
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