Crash Course World History II: Capitalism and the Dutch East India Company
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In this "Crash Course World History II" episode, John Green explores capitalism's origins, focusing on the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The episode examines how capitalism, through corporations, trade, and monopolies, shaped world history between the 16th and 18th centuries. Key concepts include the development of financial systems, the role of government support in commercial ventures, and the ethical implications of trade practices. The episode provides a detailed case study of how the VOC's quest for spice monopolies influenced global trade dynamics and European economic dominance. This educational content aligns with school curricula on world history, trade, and economics. Part of the "Crash Course World History II" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 14 minutes 41 seconds
- Topic: Business, Geography, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Economics, Europe, Finance and Banking, Globalism, Government, World History (General), 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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