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Tulip Mania took place in 18th-century Holland.
Tulip Mania took place in 18th-century Holland.
False
In the beginning, tulips were introduced into Europe from France.
In the beginning, tulips were introduced into Europe from France.
False
A single bulb of a new tulip variety was once exchanged for a brewery in France.
A single bulb of a new tulip variety was once exchanged for a brewery in France.
True
Before 1633, Holland's tulip trade was open to everyone, not just professional growers and experts.
Before 1633, Holland's tulip trade was open to everyone, not just professional growers and experts.
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The collapse of the tulip market happened due to doubts about a continuous increase in prices.
The collapse of the tulip market happened due to doubts about a continuous increase in prices.
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During Tulip Mania, a single bulb of a new variety was used as dowry for a bride.
During Tulip Mania, a single bulb of a new variety was used as dowry for a bride.
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Homes, estates, and industries were mortgaged by many families in Holland to invest in tulip bulbs.
Homes, estates, and industries were mortgaged by many families in Holland to invest in tulip bulbs.
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The tulip market crash occurred in 1637 because prices were expected to keep rising.
The tulip market crash occurred in 1637 because prices were expected to keep rising.
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Rare varieties of tulip bulbs were sold for the equivalent of thousands of dollars each during Tulip Mania.
Rare varieties of tulip bulbs were sold for the equivalent of thousands of dollars each during Tulip Mania.
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The tulip frenzy in northern Europe lasted from 1633 to 1637.
The tulip frenzy in northern Europe lasted from 1633 to 1637.
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The tulip market before 1633 in Holland was only accessible to professional growers and experts.
The tulip market before 1633 in Holland was only accessible to professional growers and experts.
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