Question
Why might investors in the British East India Company have looked toward the Netherlands for ways to improve trade?(1 point)
Responses
The Dutch were able to keep the English out of Asia.
The Dutch were able to generate significant interest in European manufactured goods in China.
The Dutch were more successful in obtaining trade partners and trade monopolies in Asia.
The Dutch had superior knowledge in the Americas.
The Dutch had superior knowledge in the Americas.
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To answer this question, we need to look at the reasons why investors in the British East India Company might have looked toward the Netherlands for ways to improve trade.
One possible reason is that the Dutch were able to keep the English out of Asia. This means that they had established a strong presence in Asian markets and had monopolies on certain trade routes, which would have been attractive to British investors looking to expand their own trade networks in the region.
Another possible reason is that the Dutch were able to generate significant interest in European manufactured goods in China. This means that they had successfully established a demand for European products in a large market, which would have been enticing to British investors who wanted to tap into this market and increase their trade with China.
Additionally, the Dutch were more successful in obtaining trade partners and trade monopolies in Asia. This means that they had established relationships and agreements with local governments and merchants, giving them exclusive rights to certain trade routes and resources. British investors may have looked to the Dutch for guidance and inspiration on how to negotiate similar trade agreements and secure their own monopolies in Asia.
Lastly, the statement incorrectly mentions that the Dutch had superior knowledge in the Americas. The Dutch did have some presence and knowledge in the Americas, particularly through their settlements and trading posts in places like New Amsterdam (which later became New York). However, their primary focus and expertise were in Asian markets, not the Americas. So while the Dutch did have some knowledge and presence in the Americas, it was not their main area of expertise that would have attracted British investors.