Which of the following statements about Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia is NOT true?
a. The Dutch sought to use the Indonesian population to produce materials for export, leading to massive starvation.
b. The Dutch government took over control of the territory from the Dutch East India Company in the early 1800s.
c. The Dutch faced strong resistance from islanders around the archipelago.
d. The Dutch believed in equal treatment for all people in its empire.
e. A reform movement called for ethical policies and sought to reduce Dutch government involvement in commerce.
Ans: d. The Dutch believed in equal treatment for all people in its empire.
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