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

The correct option is D All of the above.

The French, Portuguese, Dutch and British mercantile companies fought each other constantly for access to trade. They blocked sea routes, sank each others' ships and prevented each other from transporting traded goods.