5.2.2 The Dutch East India Company

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Discussing previous lessons

Instruction about the VOC

Video about the VOC

Objectives for this lesson

At the end of this lesson...

...you understand why the VOC was founded.

...you know how the VOC operated. 

Planning for this lesson

Discussing previous lessons

Instruction about the VOC

Video about the VOC

Timeline of history 

Age of regents and princes

What happened during the 17th century?

1. Worldwide business contacts, capitalism & world economy.
2. The economic & cultural development of the Dutch Republic.
3. The scientific revolution.
4. Aspiration of monarchs to gain absolute power.

Biggest company= VOC (1602)

Most famous painting 17th century

Invention of the microscope

Palace of Versailles

Planning for this lesson

Discussing previous lessons

Instruction about the VOC

Video about VOC

Route of the VOC

VOC

- The VOC is founded in 1602

- Board of the VOC:  ´Heren XVII´

- VOC had a trade monopoly in Asia

Other tasks VOC

Since the VOC was a government company, it had special rights. The VOC was allowed to:

-Wage war.

-Build fortresses.

-Sign treaties and trade agreements.

VOC share

Benefits of VOC for the Republic.

• Increasing industry

• Employment opportunities

• New spices generated a lot of profit for shareholders

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