How did the Dutch commercial strategy within the Asian trade network differ from that of the Portuguese?

How did the Dutch commercial strategy within the Asian trade network differ from that of the Portuguese?




a. The Dutch did not make use of fortified towns and factories.
b. The Dutch were more humane in their treatment of island peoples who cultivated the spices.
c. The Dutch lacked a substantial navy, and could not use warships to maintain their commercial advantage.
d. The Dutch were more systematic in their monopoly control of a limited number of specific spices.
e. The Dutch were more interested in establishing permanent settlements such as Batavia.




Answer: D


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