In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power
A)stemmed from its domination of Mediterranean trade.
B)was supported by economic prosperity.
C)was a result of the ejection of the House of Orange from political power in 1581.
D)came to an abrupt end when the Dutch Republic was soundly defeated by the Spanish Netherlands
E)all of the above.

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The Dutch Republic's prominence in the seventeenth century was largely due to its economic prosperity, driven by trade, finance, and a strong maritime presence.

In the Seventeenth Century the Prominence of the Dutch Republic