Dutch
Definition
Pertaining to the Netherlands or its people or culture.
Analogy
Imagine Dutch as a unique flavor of ice cream. It originated from a specific place (the Netherlands), has its own distinct taste (culture), but can be enjoyed anywhere around the world!
Related terms
Dutch Republic: Also known as United Provinces, it was a confederation of seven provinces in what is now known as Netherlands that existed from 1581 until 1795.
Dutch East India Company: A chartered company established in 1602 which carried out colonial activities in Asia for almost two centuries.
Tulip Mania: A period during the Dutch Golden Age when contract prices for bulbs reached extraordinarily high levels before dramatically collapsing in February 1637.
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Practice Questions (4)
- What was a large factor in the economic success of the Dutch during the Golden Age?
- What initiative led to the Dutch taking over many of Portugal’s trading posts?
- In what year did the Dutch establish New Amsterdam (later New York) as a trading post for fur trade?
- Who were the major competitors to the Dutch during their Golden Age in trade and seafaring?
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