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AP World History Modern Flashcards: Maritime Empires Maintained And Developed

Study Maritime Empires Maintained And Developed in AP World History Modern with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which European power established a trading post in Macau?

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ANSWER

Portugal. Portugal established this trading post to access Chinese markets and goods.

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AP World History Modern: Transoceanic Interconnections (1450-1750)

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In the seventeenth century, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) used armed merchant ships, fortified ports such as Batavia, and treaties with local rulers to dominate the spice trade. Company officials issued passes to regulate shipping, enforced monopolies by destroying rival clove trees, and relied on joint-stock investment to fund long-distance voyages. These practices helped a small European state maintain influence across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia despite limited population and resources. Which development most directly enabled this maritime empire to be maintained over time?
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