1. “God would not have given us fingers if he wanted us to use forks”
THE FORK!
Use dates back to the Ancient Greeks
Brought to Europe from the Middle East around the 7th century
Not widely used until 16th century in Italy
Use gradually spreads throughout Europe
Not common until 1750’s
“God would not have given us fingers if he wanted us to use forks”

2. English Colonialism

3. English Colonialism North America Tobacco / Cotton
Joint Stock Companies

4. Mercantilism Fixed amount of wealth in the world
Wealth of a nation determined by amount of bullion (gold and silver)
Nations should have a favorable balance of trade: goods exported are of greater value than those imported
State intervention desirable for sake of national good

5. Dutch Golden Age of 17th C.

6. Government Independence from Spain in 1648 Decentralized Regents
States General
Stadholder

8. Economy Economic prosperity as carriers of trade Religious Toleration
Financial center of Europe
Ships
Chief ports for major companies
Dutch East and West Companies
Financial center
Exchange bank
Stock exchange

11. Dutch Art
Genre Painting
Realistic Portrait painting
Everyday life