Which statement about the Spanish and Dutch in 17th-century Taiwan is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Spanish held the north from 1626 until the Dutch expelled them in 1642
- Step 1: Spain settled at Keelung and Tamsui. Step 2. The Dutch took the north in 1642 and ruled the whole west coast until 1662. Answer: The Spanish held the north from 1626 until the Dutch expelled them in 1642. Why not the others: The other statements swap the places, powers or dates.
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