The netherlands - The golden age
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What were the effects of the rise in the production and export of dairy produce?
- Lakes were pumped dry to create new land
- Better fertilization improved production
- Farmers started specializing
- Crops were imported resulting in a expanding trade with Europe
What caused the rise in the production and export of dairy produce?
- The Republic controlled a large part of the trade
- Amsterdam became the largest trading centre in Europe
- Amsterdam became a staple market
What is a staple market?
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Why did Amsterdam became a staple market?
- It was favorably situated between the Baltic and the Mediterranean Sea
- The Dutch had a large fleet since the 15th century
- At first the Dutch had very little competition
- Antwerp couldn't longer function as centre because the Scheldt was closed
Why did the Dutch control the trade in products from the colonies?
What caused the thriving industry?
Who benefits from the Golden Age?
What caused the end of the Golden Age?
- France and England protected their own trade and industry though import duties
- France and England started to participate in the trade out of colonies
- Losses in sale for the Republic
- Republic loses position in industry
What were the effects of the Golden Age?
- A rise in the production and export of dairy produce
- A large part to control in trade
- Thriving industry
- Richer regents and bourgeoise
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