Question

What did the mercantile companies in India do
to establish their upper hand in trade?
a. Blockaded the sea routes.
b. Sank the ships of other European
traders.
C
Prevented rival ships from moving
with supplies of goods.
d. All of the above.​

Answer 1

All of the above.​

Explanation:

• European began to show interest to find a new route to reach India because of the spices.
• Spices were vital commodities in Europe as they gave flavours and preserved meat for a longer period.
• After Vasco Da Gama reached India, many of the European mercantile companies took voyages to reach India.
• Some of the companies were called the French East India Company, Dutch East India Company, and the British East India Company.
• All mercantile companies fought each other constantly for access to trade in the India Ocean.
• They blocked sea routes, sank other ships and stopped each other from conducting trade.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sank the ships of other European traders. Blockaded the sea routes. Prevented rival ships from moving with supplies of goods.