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How did the Dutch East India Company acquire labor for its colonies?

  • Enslaving people

  • Hiring local workers

  • Using Dutch settlers

  • Contracting foreign labor

Answer

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) acquired much of the labor needed to build its colonies by enslaving people. This practice contributed to the company's ability to expand its territories and maintain control over its trading bases.
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