One of the Key Reasons That the Netherlands Grew into a Major

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the key reasons that the Netherlands grew into a major global trading power during the late sixteenth century was its

• A) traditional role in trade with southern Europe.
• B) control over the pepper trade.
• C) rebellion against the king of Spain.
• D) development of joint-stock companies.

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