What was the primary goal of the 'Cultivation System' (Cultuurstelsel) introduced in the 1830s?
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Correct answer: To require Indonesian farmers to grow export crops for the Dutch
The Cultivation System required Indonesian farmers to devote 20% of their land or labor to export crops like coffee, sugar, and indigo. This generated massive profits for the Dutch treasury but caused significant hardship and famine for local populations.
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