HSY1512 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (723925)- DUE 16 August 2024
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HSY1512 Assignment 2 Semester 2
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HSY1512 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (723925)- DUE 16 August 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App
Questions 1. Explain with reference, the reasons why the Dutch East India Company (VOC) established a refreshment station at ...
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Semester 2 2024 (723925)- DUE 16 August 2024 ;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations. For assistance, Whats-App
Questions
1. Explain with reference, the reasons why the Dutch East India
Company (VOC) established a refreshment station at the Cape in
1652.? (10)
The establishment of a refreshment station at the Cape of Good Hope by
the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
or VOC) in 1652 was a strategic decision driven by multiple factors.
These reasons include the geographical location of the Cape, the need to
support long voyages, the desire for economic profit, and the political
ambitions of the Dutch Empire.
Strategic Geographical Location
The Cape of Good Hope was situated at the southern tip of Africa,
making it a critical point on the maritime route between Europe and the
East Indies (present-day Indonesia). The VOC was engaged in lucrative
trade with the East Indies, bringing spices, silk, and other goods to
Europe. Ships undertaking this journey had to navigate around the
African continent, a voyage that was long and perilous, often lasting
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