Dutch Navigation and Trade Quiz
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What was the primary reason for the establishment of the General Company mentioned in the excerpt?

  • To provide financial assistance to Dutch merchants
  • To protect Dutch merchants from risks such as piracy and extortion during long voyages (correct)
  • To facilitate the colonization of the Americas and the West Indies
  • To establish control over navigation and trade in the West Indies and Africa

    • Which historical development is best associated with the need for protection against piracy and extortion as mentioned in the excerpt?

  • The Age of Exploration and maritime expansion (correct)
  • The rise of global trade routes in the 18th century
  • The decline of feudalism in medieval Europe
  • The Industrial Revolution in England

    • What privilege was granted to the General Company according to the excerpt?

  • Prohibition of non-affiliated Dutch inhabitants from sailing to the Americas or the West Indies for 24 years (correct)
  • Exclusive rights to trade with Asia
  • Control over all Dutch overseas territories
  • Permission to operate without any government interference

    • Which term best describes the role of the General Company as outlined in the excerpt?

    <p>Trade regulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the establishment of the General Company have on Dutch merchants not affiliated with it?

    <p>They faced restrictions on sailing to the Americas or the West Indies for 24 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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