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What was the Dutch West India Company's main goal according to its charter?
To promote peace
To eliminate competition
To establish schools
To promote religion
Answer
The intended purpose of the Dutch West India Company's charter was to eliminate competition, particularly Spanish or Portuguese, between the various trading posts established by the merchants.
The Dutch West India Company: Conquerors of the New World
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