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The Dutch Maritime Empire
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The Dutch Empire
Martin Jastrzebski
Period 5
How did empire-building in this era compare to previous eras?
Basic Information
Answering the EQ
- Dutch shipping emerged in the 15th century.
How did empire-building in this era compare to previous eras?
- The Dutch Maritime Empire existed from the early 1600’s through 1750 and onwards.
Expansion of an empire was more reliant on economic influence than in previous eras. Empires expanded their control over territories through trade and gradually increased their presence in there areas before governing them.
Territory
It held multiple colonies including ones in Southeast Asia, West and South Africa, North and South America, and the Caribbean.
History
After provinces in the Netherlands revolted against Charles V Holy Roman Emperor, Merchants immigrating into the provinces strengthened Dutch trading and the economy.
History Cont.
- Successful economic development allowed for the creation of trade companies, for example Dutch East India Company and Dutch West India Company.
After their bankruptcy and collapse, land was directly administered by Dutch government.
- Companies held monopolies in trading, first true megacorporations which had their own government and armies.
The Dutch West India Company governed the Carribean and the Americas, as well as West and South Africa
Sugarcane from the Carribean
Spices from Southeast Asia
FIN
Sources: http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa61
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_empire
The Dutch East India Company governed land in Southeast Asia.
Effect on Trade
Control of trade routes and inexpensive shipping allowed for a monopoly in trading. Dutch shipping companies were able to export various important goods from the colonies. This includes: