Why did the Dutch East India Company (VOC) eventually go bankrupt in 1799?
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Correct answer: Corruption, mismanagement, and the costs of constant warfare
By the late 18th century, the VOC was plagued by massive debt and internal corruption. The Dutch government took over the company's debts and territories, beginning the era of direct state colonial rule.
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