What was the primary source of Dutch profit during the seventeenth-century scramble for colonies?
A) The establishment of a colony in New York
B) The cultivation of the tobacco crop
C) The sale of world-class merchant ships
D) The transportation of trade goods for other nations

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The Dutch excelled in shipping and trade during the seventeenth century, making significant profits by transporting goods for other countries. Their strategic position and maritime expertise allowed them to dominate trade routes and serve as the primary carriers of goods between various nations.

What Was the Primary Source of Dutch Profit During the Seventeenth-Century