Dutch Republic

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the end of an era?Concluded in 1795 following French invasion and the Batavian Revolution
2. What was the Union of Utrecht?It was a mutual defense pact made in 1579 by seven northern provinces of the Low Countries to fight against Spanish rule.
3. Why did the Dutch Republic become a big trading power?Its small size and population of about 1.5 million were offset by a strong navy and trade routes that helped it become a global trading hub.

Union of Utrecht: The 1579 treaty that united seven northern Dutch provinces in their revolt against Spanish rule.
Chartered Companies: Companies granted special rights by a government, such as the VOC and GWC, which had quasi-governmental powers.
Stadtholderless Periods: Eras in Dutch history when the office of stadtholder was vacant, leading to significant political shifts.