The desire to spread Christianity, settle European farmers in new lands, control the trade of specific cash crops, and exploit n
atural resources is most characteristic of which of the following groups? a. The Portuguese in Brazil
b. The Dutch in Indonesia
c. The Spanish in the Philippines
d. The French in Canada
The desire to spread Christianity, settle European farmers in new lands, control the trade of specific cash crops, and exploit natural resources is most characteristic of "<span>b. The Dutch in Indonesia," since this would be describing the Dutch East India company. </span>