Why did the dutch become very successful merchants in the spice trade between asia and europe during the 1600s a. they were better seamen than their competitors and could sail in weather that kept other spice-trading ships in port. b. they had larger navies than their competitors and sank the cargo ships of any nation that attempted to trade in spices. c. they had a larger income from new world colonies than their competitors and could afford to sell spices at cheaper prices. d. they were more aggressive than their competitors and occupied entire islands to control the spice trade at spice production sites.