This image of a Dutch Fluyt in the 17th Century best illustrates which of these?
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A The Dutch were the first ones to sail around Africa to Asia and back in search of goods from Asian markets.The Dutch were the first ones to sail around Africa to Asia and back in search of goods from Asian markets.
B During the period of 1450-1750 European powers elevated themselves through mercantilism, trade, and exploration of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.During the period of 1450-1750 European powers elevated themselves through mercantilism, trade, and exploration of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
C The small size of this ship compared to the size of Chinese vessels demonstrated the Europeans continued inferiority in maritime trade when compared with Asia from 1450-1750.The small size of this ship compared to the size of Chinese vessels demonstrated the Europeans continued inferiority in maritime trade when compared with Asia from 1450-1750.
D The Dutch did not participate in global trade in the same capacity that other European powers did because of a lack of maritime technologies and a government unwilling to support exploration.