What condition enabled the Dutch East India Company to grow in wealth and power in the region of Southeast Asia? A. It won the trust and support of local kingdoms by trading in silver and gold.
B. It was protected by the Dutch navy from pirate ships and could safely transport its goods to market.
C. It negotiated trade agreements with other European nations to protect its monopoly of the spice trade.
D. It was granted a monopoly for trade and political authority by the Dutch government.