AP World History lecture

1. Limited Central Power in the Capitalist World Limited Central Power in the Capitalist World

2. England & The Netherlands Develop A Constitutional Government

3. The Dutch Republic The Dutch Republic

4. The Dutch Republic The Dutch gain independence from Spain with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 Started breaking away after the Spanish Armada was defeated by England in 1588

5. The Dutch Republic The Dutch Republic is much different than absolutist governments of its time The Dutch government was decentralized The power of one office or individual was checked by other offices & individuals

6. Accomplishments of Dutch Republic Accomplishments of Dutch Republic Ended Spanish naval supremacy Drove Portuguese from their colonies Set up colonies & trading companies in Asia, Africa, & North America (New Amsterdam)….

8. Emergence of the Monarchy Republicans and leader John Oldenbarnvelt overthrown & executed by royalist uprising Monarchist leaders from the House of Orange took control of the Netherlands

10. A Short Golden Age The Golden Age only lasted 79 years Population & military were too small English eventually dominated them. The Dutch lose three wars to England from 1652-1674.

11. England England

12. Problems In England James I inherited many problems: Religious conflict, debt, weak military, conflict with Parliament, falling wages, a rising population, & an upset lower class James tries to deal with these problems

14. Forces of Change Most Absolutist governments failed to survive the 18th century Too rigid to deal with the dramatic social and economic changes of the day

15. Expanding Capitalism Many commodities traded in the 17th century Eastern Europe traded grains, timber, and fish Western Europe traded manufactured goods

16. The Triangular Trade

17. Expanding Capitalism Africa traded slaves Americas traded sugar, potatoes, coffee, & cocoa

20. Four conditions led to the commercial boom of the 18th century

30. The English Enclosure Acts