In deze les zitten 14 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.
Lesduur is: 120 min
Onderdelen in deze les
3.2: A world economy
The VOC and WIC
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Lat time you learned:
That the Dutch Republic was governed by PRovincial States and the States General
About the fight between Johan van Oldenbarneveldt and Prince Maurits
That the Republic and Spain had peace in 1648
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
Goals
The student can explain what the Baltic Trade is and why it was important for the Low Countries/Dutch Republic
The student can explain how the VOC and the WIC operated in the world.
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
The Baltic Trade (moedernegotie)
Cities in the Low Countries had traded with the Baltic area since the 14th century. During the 16th and 17th century it would become the most important trading routes for Amsterdam.
The Republic exported luxury products like wine and salt to countries around the Baltic
The Republic imported bulk goods like grain and wood. These were stored in Amsterdam.
From Amsterdam, they were exported to other countries in Europe (for a higher price of course)
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Watch a video
During the video, you will answer a few questions about the VOC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPIhMJGWiM8
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Which country tried to take over de trade around the Indian Ocean first
A
Spain
B
Portugal
C
Italy
D
The Netherlands
Slide 6 - Quizvraag
What was the initial idea of the Dutch?
A
To rob anyone of their property
B
To wage war against the people in India
C
To stop the Portuguese from trading in the Indian Ocean
D
To break into the already existing trade network on equal terms
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
What happens to the price of spices when there is lots of competition?
A
It goes down
B
It goes up
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
What was the board of the VOC called?
A
The Heeren X
B
The Heeren XVII
C
The Heeren XIIV
D
The Heeren XV
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
Why was the VOC not only a trading company?
A
They had a lot of political influence in the States-General
B
They protected Protestants against Spain
C
They were allowed to wage war with other countries
D
They would offer relief supplies in times of famine
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
Why were Dutch people so prepared to invest in a share of a ship?
A
Even wealthy merchants couldn't afford a complete ship
B
They liked living on the edge
C
These were the rules of the VOC
D
It would lower the risk of bankruptcy
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
Why was the States-General so important for the success of the VOC?
A
They gave the VOC money
B
They gave the VOC a crew to man the ships
C
They gave the VOC military support
D
They gave the VOC permission to enter the slave trade
Slide 12 - Quizvraag
Why was Batavia so important?
A
It was the first stop in Africa where the VOC received supplies
B
It was the most successful VOC ship
C
It was the most important port in all of South-East Asia
D
It was the capital of the Dutch East Indies
Slide 13 - Quizvraag
The VOC Which products did the VOC trade in?
Spices (nutmeg/pepper)
Gold, silver, silk, copper
Which trading routes did the VOC use?
Trading routes from Europe to East Indies and back again
Intra-Asian trade
How did the VOC gain a monopoly?
The VOC used their right to wage war to establish control over certain islands.
With help from the States-General (financial and military support)
The WIC Which products did the WIC trade in?
Gold, sugar and slaves
Which trading routes did the WIC use?
Triangle trade/Atlantic slave trade
How did the WIC help during the war with Spain?
They were allowed to capture and destroy Spanish ships. They took their valuables and caused a big blow for the Spanish economy.