The Dutch Golden Age and Agricultural Revolution

Flashcards covering key vocabulary from the Dutch Golden Age and Agricultural Revolution lecture notes.

Absolutism

A political system in which a single entity rules with absolute power.

Constitutionalism

A system of governance in which power is distributed and limited by a constitution.

Dutch War (1672-1678)

A conflict involving the Dutch Republic against France and England, leading to peace negotiations.

Agricultural Revolution

A period of agricultural development marked by innovations in farm production and the adoption of mechanized agriculture.

Crop Rotation

An agricultural technique in which different crops are grown in succession on the same land to improve soil health and yield.

Enclosure Movement

The process of consolidating small landholdings into larger farms, often limiting access to common agricultural lands.

Merchant Oligarchy

A governing structure in the Dutch Republic dominated by wealthy merchant families.

Commercial Revolution

A period during which European nations expanded their global trade networks and economies.

Transatlantic Slave-Labor System

A system of forced labor involving the transport of enslaved Africans to work in the Americas, particularly in agriculture.

Mercantilism

An economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy, particularly through the regulation of trade.