Which of the following nations acquired territory in Asia in the 1700's through the initiative of agents working for joint-stock companies? *

A)Great Britain and the Netherlands
B)Spain and the Netherlands
C)Great Britain and France
D)Prussia and Austria-Hungary
E)The Netherlands and France

b Spain and the Netherlands

i believe that the answer to the question provided above is that  establishing smaller ethnic communities within larger communities  gives more chance for people to know each other more but this might lead to the  conflict between groups.

answer; ///i believe the correct answer is john marshall;