Can anyone give me a precise answer to why the early 17th century Dutch colonies were formed? It's for school.

I mean, I have an idea, but I'm more of a nineteenth century history guy, and everywhere I search for the answer, I can't find a straight up answer. All the web talks about is the stone houses and **** that the Dutch settlers built...I mean, I guess I could look a little harder, but I figured one of you guys would have the intelligence to answer the question to the best of my understanding...

Originally Posted by: Geeetar4LifeCan anyone give me a precise answer to why the early 17th century Dutch colonies were formed? It's for school.

I mean, I have an idea, but I'm more of a nineteenth century history guy, and everywhere I search for the answer, I can't find a straight up answer. All the web talks about is the stone houses and **** that the Dutch settlers built...I mean, I guess I could look a little harder, but I figured one of you guys would have the intelligence to answer the question to the best of my understanding...

I think it was over trade. I think the Dutch were rather dominating in international trade (ie the Dutch East India Trading company) as well as ship building/mapping etc.

Can't say I know more than that but with the DETC forming early on, a likely contributor...Wish I had more...I'd actually have to use the intarweb then....hehe

Money and religion. World was divided between the Catholic countries (who had most of it) and the Protestants (who didn't.)
Really good (although violent) read or mini series is James Clavell's "Shogun" which is set in Japan and deals in part with the confrontation between the two powers vying for control in Japan.
Hope this helps,

RobP

I appreciate it guys. Quick and easy.