Factors in the Success of the Dutch Overseas Trading Empire

question 36

Multiple Choice

Factors in the success of the Dutch overseas trading empire included

• A)the decline of its Baltic trade.
• B)the discovery of rich silver mines in India.
• C)the great benefits of the alliance with England.
• D)technological improvements and formation of the Dutch East India Company and the Bank of Amsterdam.
• E)a solid base of wealthy and stable merchants.

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