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What was the Dutch colonial empire's influence on the 17th century Netherlands?

  • It led to a cultural flowering known as the Dutch Golden Age

  • It caused economic depression

  • It led to political instability

  • It resulted in social unrest

Answer

The Dutch colonial empire's domination of global commerce contributed greatly to a commercial revolution and a cultural flowering in the Netherlands of the 17th century, known as the Dutch Golden Age.
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