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What was the main economic activity in the Spanish Netherlands?

  • Agriculture

  • Trade and Commerce

  • Mining

  • Fishing

Answer

Trade and commerce were the main economic activities in the Spanish Netherlands, with the region serving as a major hub for international trade during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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