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According to Map 21

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According to Map 21.3, "East Asia, ca. 1600," what likely attracted the so-called Japanese pirates to the east coast of Asia? According to Map 21.3, East Asia, ca. 1600, what likely attracted the so-called Japanese pirates to the east coast of Asia? A) It was close in proximity to the trade routes of the East Indies. B) It provided easy access to Spanish territorial claims. C) The coastline was home to a major and profitable Portuguese trade route. D) Taiwan was a major base of operations for wealthy Spanish traders.

A) It was close in proximity to the trade routes of the East Indies.
B) It provided easy access to Spanish territorial claims.
C) The coastline was home to a major and profitable Portuguese trade route.
D) Taiwan was a major base of operations for wealthy Spanish traders.

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