Flashcard Set on VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie)

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Jelaskan latar belakang terbentuknya VOC dan tujuan utamanya.

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VOC dibentuk pada tanggal 20 Maret 1602 dengan latar belakang untuk mengatasi persaingan tidak sehat antar pedagang Belanda dan mematahkan dominasi Portugis. Selain itu, VOC dibentuk untuk menyaingi kongsi dagang Inggris di India, menguasai pelabuhan-pelabuhan penting, dan melaksanakan monopoli perdagangan rempah-rempah. Tujuan utama VOC adalah untuk melindungi kepentingan Belanda di Nusantara dan memastikan keunggulan dalam perdagangan.

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What was the main purpose of the VOC's establishment?

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To compete with the English East India Company and to monopolize spice trade.

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When was the VOC officially established?

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March 20, 1602.

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What was the initial capital of the VOC?

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6.5 billion guilders.

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What was the name of the Dutch parliament member who proposed the merger of trading companies?

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Johan Van Oldebanevelt.

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What was the Verplichte Leverantie?

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A rule requiring regions to supply their produce to the VOC at predetermined prices.

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What was the Prianger stelsel?

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A rule requiring the Priangan people to plant coffee and surrender the harvest to the VOC.

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What caused the VOC's financial decline in the late 18th century?

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Significant losses and substantial debts.

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What was the relationship between the Dutch and the Portuguese during the VOC's establishment?

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The Dutch aimed to break the Portuguese dominance in the spice trade.

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What was the significance of the year 1585 for the Dutch spice trade?

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The Dutch stopped taking spices from Lisbon due to Portuguese control by Spain.