Why were the Dutch more successful in Southeast Asia than the Portuguese?

The Dutch sought to convert countries to Christianity

The Dutch were better financed and could afford to protect their possessions

The Dutch developed lasting friendships with the indigenous population

The Dutch had fast and inexpensive land caravans

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Simon Shelton

28 December, 14:33

Why were the Dutch more successful in Southeast Asia than the Portuguese?

The Dutch sought to convert countries to Christianity

The Dutch were better financed and could afford to protect their possessions

The Dutch developed lasting friendships with the indigenous population

The Dutch had fast and inexpensive land caravans

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The Dutch had an advantage in resources because they were on the cutting edge of capitalism. The Dutch East India Company had a more successful strategy on account of sound money, an efficient tax system and a system of public debt by which the government could borrow from its citizens at low interest rates.