Portugal's attempt to dominate Southeast Asian trade
A) was a complete success, with Portugal decimating indigenous populations and replacing them with Portuguese colonists.
B) was never totally successful because Portugal lacked the resources to overcome local resistance.
C) ended when the Portuguese crown decided that its empire violated Christian moral principles.
D) resulted in a peaceful partnership with Spain, with both states sharing the profits of the spice trade equally.
E) was a complete failure after the defeat of the Portuguese navy at the Battle of Bombay.
B
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