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BPT1501 Assignment 2 (Detailed Answers) Semester 2 - Due 16 August 2024
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HSY1512ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
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QUESTIONS
1. Explain with reference, the reasons why the Dutch East India Company (VOC) established a
refreshment station at the Cape in 1652.? (10)
ANSWER:
Reasons for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) Establishing a Refreshment Station at the
Cape in 1652
The decision by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to establish a refreshment station at the
Cape of Good Hope in 1652 was driven by a combination of strategic, economic, and logistical
factors. The Cape’s unique geographical position at the southern tip of Africa made it an ideal
location for supporting the VOC's vast trading network between Europe and the East Indies.
One of the primary reasons for establishing the station was the Cape's strategic location. The
Cape of Good Hope was a crucial midpoint along the sea route from Europe to the East Indies,
where the VOC conducted most of its trade. The journey was long and arduous, often lasting
several months. The Cape provided an essential stopover where ships could rest, repair damage,
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