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What was the Dutch West India Company's role in West Africa?

  • They established schools

  • They had no involvement

  • They traded

  • They promoted religion

Answer

The Dutch West India Company was given jurisdiction over the area of West Africa for trading purposes. They were particularly involved in the Atlantic slave trade.
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