Which of the following statements best defines the culture system implemented in Indonesia?
A) The culture system brought a sense of calm and acceptance to the region.
B) The Dutch used the Indonesians as extremely low-wage labor and made huge profits for themselves.
C) The system failed after just a few years, because the Indonesians refused to work under the circumstances.
D) The culture system helped the Dutch transform their private commercial venture into a working colonial government.
E) The system helped the Dutch recover the islands' chief resources, tin and rubber.
B
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