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.
Media Details
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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