Dutch Republic DBQ
Directions: (1) Read and annotate the documents. (2) Place each document into one or more of the categories below. Paraphrase the
document’s data [don’t quote it!] and cite the document number parenthetically. In the POV column, indicate whether the document
represents a Dutch opinion, foreign opinion, or neither. Doc. 1 has been done for you as an example. (3) Write a thesis that addresses
all parts of the question.
Document Data (citation)
POV?
- Naval battles w/ the Brits, 1652-74. Battles occurred near the Dutch Rep. (1)
- No opin. (map)
- Naval battles w/ Brits occurred along trade routes – could disrupt trade (1)
- No opin. (map)
security
unity
prosperity
Thesis Statement: _____________________________________________________________
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