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Compare the methods the Portuguese and the Dutch used to control the spice trade in Asia.

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The comparison between Portuguese and Dutch trade in Asia is done below

Step-by-step explanation:

Dutch

  • Monopoly of spice trade
  • possessed trading post empires
  • Later practiced colonial form of domination instead of trading post empires
  • Attention geared towards Indonesia
  • Attempt to control the shipping business

Portuguese

  • Unrest in trade due to less value placed on European trade goods
  • Raiding of ships and getting away it in order to circumvent monopolistic behaviors
  • The Muslims who were monopolistic in spice trade thru setting up of post empires and seizing it force.
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