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Source: Jan Huyghen van Linschoten, Dutch merchant and traveler, *Itinerario*, 1596

"In this place [Goa], there is a great traffic of all kinds of spices, drugs, pearls, and precious stones, which are brought from all parts of India, China, and the islands nearby... The Portuguese have long held a monopoly on these riches, keeping the routes secret from all other Christian nations. But by studying their maps and learning of their trade, we may find that the seas are open to all who have the courage to sail them. It is of great importance that our merchants of the Netherlands set forth their own fleets to establish direct trade with these wealthy lands, so that we may no longer depend on others for these valuable commodities."

Which of the following best explains the primary motivation for the Dutch voyages of exploration described in the passage?

  1. The desire to bypass established Portuguese trade monopolies and secure direct access to the luxury goods of AsiaCevap
  2. B
    The goal of establishing free-market capitalist trade systems free of state regulation and mercantilist control
  3. C
    The ambition to initiate the Columbian Exchange of agricultural products and diseases between the Americas and Europe
  4. D
    The desire to secure land-based trade routes to transport bulk agricultural goods from East Asia

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The desire to bypass established Portuguese trade monopolies and secure direct access to the luxury goods of Asia
The correct answer is correct because the Dutch merchant Linschoten explicitly discusses Portuguese control over the sea routes to Goa and the spice markets, and urges the Netherlands to send their own fleets to bypass these rivals and trade directly.

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1
Analyze the source text for the main goal stated by the author.
The author emphasizes breaking the Portuguese monopoly, accessing wealthy Asian markets directly, and not depending on others for trade.
Understanding the direct purpose of the voyage as described in the text is the first step to identifying the historical cause.
2
Connect the source's goals to broader AP World History concepts of Unit 4 exploration.
European states and chartered companies sought to bypass intermediaries (like the Portuguese or Ottomans) to secure direct maritime access to the Asian spice trade.
This contextualization helps identify the correct conceptual explanation among the choices.

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