Native Americans.
A dutch trading ship arrived in 1619
Through the trade with, and colonialization of, exotic countries, the first spices introduced to the Netherlands in the early 1600s were pepper (both black and white), nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cardamom.
The Dutch
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The Dutch East India Company, established in 1602, was significant as it marked the first multinational corporation and the first to issue stocks, setting the foundation for modern capitalism. It played a crucial role in the spice trade and established a vast network of trade routes in Asia, contributing to the Netherlands' economic dominance in the 17th century. Additionally, it was instrumental in colonial expansion, leading to the establishment of Dutch colonies and influencing global trade dynamics.
In 1602, Holland founded the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie or VOC), which became one of the world's first multinational corporations. This company was established to facilitate trade between the Netherlands and Asia, particularly in spices and other valuable commodities. The VOC played a significant role in the Dutch Golden Age, contributing to the Netherlands' wealth and influence in global trade. It also marked the beginning of a period of intense colonial expansion for the Dutch.
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Because the Dutch (New Netherland) colony was a threat to England because of its trade. It was also a threat cause of the dutch's expanding settlements and it's location.
The Dutch gradually established territorial sovereignty over Indonesia, which they called the Dutch (or Netherlands) East Indies.
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The Dutch gradually established territorial sovereignty over Indonesia, which they called the Dutch (or Netherlands) East Indies.