A central idea of a text is the author's overall idea that is presented throughout the text that is thoroughly supported.
Its the past tense for tread. tread- to walk in a specific way
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Caused by disputes over trade, the war began with English attacks on Dutch merchant shipping, but expanded to vast fleet actions. Ultimately, it resulted in the English Navy gaining control of the seas around England, and forced the Dutch to accept an English monopoly on trade with England and her colonies. (from google btw)
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