Why was the Dutch East India Company called a multinational corporation?

It was a Dutch company but was owned by monarchs of many European nations.
It was a Dutch company but operated its business in Indonesia.
It was a Dutch company but established colonies in the Americas.
It was a Dutch company but only did business in Indian tea.

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Which of these events was a severe setback for the u.s. war effort in the pacific?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.