“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”
English Colonialism
English Colonialism North America Tobacco / Cotton Joint Stock Companies
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
Dutch Golden Age of 17th C.
Government Independence from Spain in 1648 Decentralized Regents States General Stadholder
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
Dutch Art Genre Painting Realistic Portrait painting Everyday life