6.1 & 6.2: Group task

• History
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

AGE 6. The Time of Regents and Monarchs

6.1 the Dutch Republic

Practise your skills

Wite down the group members' names (first + last name)

The 7 provinces were supposed to have equal power in the States General.
Explain why the war with Spain gave Holland more power than the
other 6 provinces.

Explain why the Twelve Year Truce led to a conflict between
Van Oldenbarnevelt and Maurice.

As you can see in the picture, Van Oldenbarnevelt
did not feel that he was a traitor. What action or
opinion of him gave Maurice reason to accuse
him of treason?

Look at this source. the heading says:
"Justice of Van Oldenbarnevelt is done".
Does the artist approve of Van Oldenbarnevelt's execution?
Explain your answer.

Explain why the WIC was established immediately after the truce with Spain was ended in 1621.

Write down 2 reasons. Number them 1 & 2

AGE 6. The Time of Regents and Monarchs

6.2: a world economy

Practise your skills

Why did the VOC issue shares?

What privileges did the VOC have that
modern multinationals do NOT have?

What was the main reason the VOC decided to
colonize the trading posts in the East Indies?

Why did Coen want to control the Banda Islands?

Why did the States General allow privateering for the WIC?

After 1648, the WIC started to concentrate less on
privateering and more on slave trade.
Can you explain this?

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