Final answer:
The shift from VOC to Dutch government control in Indonesia and Southeast Asia marked a strengthening of VOC power.
Step-by-step explanation:
The shift from VOC (Dutch East India Company) to Dutch government control in Indonesia and Southeast Asia marked a strengthening of VOC power. The VOC was a powerful trading company that operated as its own nation, employing its own ships and military. The Dutch government took over control from the VOC to assert direct political control over the region and strengthen their influence. This transition allowed the Dutch government to exercise more control over the spice trade and expand their colonial empire.