What was the main focus of the VOC's trade?
Spices
Textiles
Gold
Slaves
Answer
The Dutch East India Company was set up primarily to profit from the Malukan spice trade. The company enjoyed huge profits from its spice monopoly throughout most of the 17th century, making it a dominant force in the Asian trade.
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