Dutch colonization

Dutch colonization involved the Dutch establishing and managing overseas territories from the 17th to 19th centuries, driven by trade, resources, and strategic interests. They founded colonies in parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, notably Indonesia, Suriname, and the Caribbean. The Dutch sought economic profit through activities like spice trading, plantation agriculture, and resource extraction. They often displaced or marginalized indigenous populations and imposed their own governance and culture. Their colonization contributed to global trade networks and had lasting impacts on local societies, economies, and environments.