What was the purpose of the Dutch East Indian Company?

It was a multinational corporation used to establish colonies and trade in foreign territories.

It was a ship-building company in India that was financed and run by the Dutch government.

It was a team of mercenaries and militia hired to steal spices and gold in Southwest Asia.

It was the world’s largest shipping company in the 16th century and was located in Holland.

D?

oh its A

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D is impossible. The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602, early in the 17th century.

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Yes, A.

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The correct answer is D: It was the world’s largest shipping company in the 16th century and was located in Holland.

To find the answer to this question, you can search for information about the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch East India Company was a major player in the age of colonialism and was established in 1602 as the world's first multinational corporation. It was granted a monopoly on Dutch trade in Asia and had the goal of establishing and maintaining colonies, conducting trade, and acquiring wealth in foreign territories, particularly in the East Indies (present-day Indonesia). The company operated a vast fleet of ships and was involved in various economic activities such as the spice trade, textiles, and the slave trade.