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How the Dutch Empire Collapsed — And What It Means for the U.S.

History is usually presented as a sequence of dramatic events, yet most empires don’t collapse in a single explosion. They fade through a gradual, deliberate decline. In this documentary, we analyze what we call “The Dutch Pattern” — an economic cycle that began around 1780 and bears striking similarities to the present condition of the United States. We look at how the Dutch Republic, once the richest nation in the world, shifted from being a dominant manufacturing force to a heavily financialized economy — a transformation that ultimately preceded its quiet downfall. As domestic production weakened and elites began moving their wealth out of the system to protect their capital, the resemblance to today’s U.S. economy becomes difficult to ignore. In this video, we explore: The Dutch Pattern: How an industrial powerhouse evolves into a society driven by speculation. The 1780 Parallel: Why America’s economic trajectory echoes Amsterdam’s decline. The Wealth Transfer: How elites safeguard assets during imperial downturns — what we call “The Great Exit.” Currency Struggles: A comparison between the fall of the Dutch guilder and pressures on the U.S. dollar. The Aftermath: What unfolds when a nation’s economic engine begins to stall. Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent financial advice or political endorsement. All historical references and economic data are based on publicly available sources as of 2025. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.