Final answer:
The transformation from the Dutch East India Company to direct Dutch government rule in Southeast Asia is a true historical event, where the VOC's financial issues led to its dissolution and the Dutch state's assumption of colonial control.
Step-by-step explanation:
The shift from non-state to state colonial control in Indonesia and Southeast Asia indeed occurred from the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to Dutch government control. Originally, the VOC was established in 1602 with quasi-governmental powers to monopolize the spice trade in Asia. The company operated with a high degree of autonomy, maintaining its own military forces, legal system, and governance structures over its territories. Over time, the costs of administration and military conflicts led to the VOC suffering serious financial troubles. This situation, combined with the VOC's declining profits and corruption, led to its dissolution in 1799. Subsequently, the Dutch government took over its assets and administration, leading to a more direct form of colonial control over Indonesia.