Why did the Dutch fail to maintain their dominance in Asia?
A) The Dutch East India Company failed to diversify its trade to meet changing consumption patterns in Europe.
B) The Dutch government found that sustaining the colonies in Asia cost more than the profits that could be made and withdrew military protection.
C) The Dutch economy was devastated by wars with Great Britain and France and lacked capital for continued colonization.
D) The Dutch missionaries forcefully pressed Christianity onto local leaders, leading to successful rebellions against the colonies.
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