Why did the dutch become very successful merchants in the spice trade between asia and europe during the 1600s a. they were better seamen than their competitors and could sail in weather that kept other spice-trading ships in port. b. they had larger navies than their competitors and sank the cargo ships of any nation that attempted to trade in spices. c. they had a larger income from new world colonies than their competitors and could afford to sell spices at cheaper prices. d. they were more aggressive than their competitors and occupied entire islands to control the spice trade at spice production sites.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.

do u have any answer choices man?