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Crash Course World History II: Capitalism and the Dutch East India Company

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Let's learn about the Dutch East India Company. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dutch managed to dominate world trade, and they did so by pioneering the use of corporations and finance. Students will learn how the Dutch invented stuff like joint stock corporations, maritime insurance, and futures trading. Part of the "Crash Course World History II" series.

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Runtime: 14 minutes 41 seconds

Topic: Business, Geography, History
Subtopic: Economics, Europe, Finance and Banking, World History - 1450-1799
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: Complexly
Series: Crash Course World History II

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