How Did the Dutch Respond to Their Decline in International

Multiple Choice

How did the Dutch respond to their decline in international affairs and manufacturing during the eighteenth century?

A) They withdrew completely from international politics and trade and focused exclusively on domestic affairs.
B) They began to expand their efforts at settler colonialism, particularly in Africa and North America.
C) They shifted their interest away from international power politics and began to focus on areas of trade and finance where they could establish an enduring presence.
D) They refocused their energy and monetary resources into the arts, leading to the second golden age of Dutch art.