British Empire - trading companies

The video discusses the rise of trading companies like the East India Company, which traded English goods for luxury items from India. Other companies, such as the Virginia Company and the Venetian Company, traded various goods across the globe. European nations like Spain, France, Portugal, and Holland also engaged in global trade, leading to intense competition. This competition prompted companies to establish colonies, securing exclusive trading rights.

How did competition among European countries affect trading companies?

What strategies did companies use to gain control over trade?