The Age of Exploration was the 15th-17th century where the European ships travel to different parts of the word to search for new trading route, wealth and knowledge.
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It gained much trade and the people were safe, and it allowed people to be free
Generally speaking, the Netherlands were successful at, and depended on, "<span>maritime trade," based mostly on their proximity to the ocean, however agriculture also played a major role. </span>