Amsterdam Became a Great European Financial Center Because

question 13

Multiple Choice

Amsterdam became a great European financial center because:

• A) of the founding in 1609 of the Bank of Amsterdam.
• B) the Dutch produced gold florins of unchanging weight and purity.
• C) the Dutch government guaranteed the safety of deposits in the Bank of Amsterdam.
• D) All of these are correct.

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