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Netherlands vs. United States: Analysis

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Nether-dilapidated-lands vs. Amurika — AN IMMACULATE CONSIDERATION For two cultures and places, as disparate in geographic location for one another we have The Netherlands versus the US. Both are imperial powers with a global footprint, but they share little else in their history, economies politics and culture. Welcome to what they have in common and how these two countries compare with each other. Historical Backgrounds Holland has had a colorful history. In the 17th century, in a period called the Dutch Golden Age, The Netherlands was not only influential on trade but also dominated art. downfall — including the Dutch East India Company being as powerful an entity in global commerce and Rembrandt, Vermeer et al producing works of art that still stun us. Although the Dutch preserved many of their overseas colonies, even these did not come free;responseObject Economic Structures When it comes to economics, the Netherlands and United States operate on varying scales. The Netherlands bo