Which of the following characterizes how European countries sought to control trade in Asia from 1450 to 1750?

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European powers sought to control trade in Asia through force of arms and conquest, as seen in Portugal's control of trade along the Indian Ocean and the Dutch East India Company's establishment of a monopoly over trade in Southeast Asia. Economic competition and the establishment of diplomatic relations also played a role, but were not the primary means of control. The ending of China's tribute system was a result of foreign powers exerting their influence, rather than a means of control.

Which of the Following Characterizes How European Countries Sought to Control