What was the Dutch East India Company's relationship with the Dutch Republic?
Granted monopoly by States General
Independent of Dutch Republic
Subsidiary of Dutch Republic
Joint venture with Dutch Republic
Answer
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was established by the States General of the Netherlands, which granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out trade activities in Asia. The company was not independent of the Dutch Republic, but rather had a close relationship with it.
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