ackground Information:
Europeans first stepped into Dutch East Indies in the 16th century, searching for valuable spices they did not have locally. The Dutch East India Company (VOC), a trading company, was established in 1602. However, it was dissolved in 1800 due to bankruptcy. Dutch East Indies was then made a nationalized colony.
Taking over would mean that the Dutch have a chance at having a monopoly around the archipelago - on one hand, they could control the spice trade, and on the other, the sea trade taking place over at the Dutch East Indies.
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| Map of Dutch East Indies |
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| Flag of the Dutch East India Company |
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| Dutch East Indies |
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| Artist's impression of Batavia |
