HSY1512
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 723925
Due date: 16 August 2024
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
The establishment of a refreshment station at the Cape by the Dutch East India Company
(VOC) in 1652 was driven by pragmatic and strategic considerations rather than
aspirations for colonization. The VOC, a powerful trading entity, sought to secure its
maritime routes between Europe and the East Indies, primarily for trading purposes. The
Cape was strategically located roughly halfway along this route, making it an ideal
stopping point for ships needing to replenish supplies, particularly fresh water and food,
which were crucial for long sea voyages.
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