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How the Dutch and British Became so Rich in the 17th century…
How the Dutch and British Became so Rich in the 17th century
Protestantism (cultural)
Protestant work ethic
money is a sign of God smiling upon you
work hard, spend little
Catholic relationship with money
distraction from what is important: religion
Scientific Revolution (social)
focus became more on science
less on religion
capitalism no longer seems unethical
Political stability (political)
independence from Spain in Holland
encouraged development of capitalist business
business men were leaders
Glorious Revolution and Civil war end
encourage development of capitalist business
weakening of monarch's power
economic position (economic)
Dutch Republic
access to ports for trade overseas
situated near large trade routes
religious tolerance attracts skilled workers
invention of the wind-powered saw mill
new agricultural techniques
fields aren't left fallow
more crops
more livestock
more maneuver
better quality crops