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What was the primary purpose of the Dutch West India Company's charter?
To eliminate competition
To establish religious freedom
To promote Dutch culture
To discover new lands
Answer
The main 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.
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