In the late 1500s, why did the Dutch attack Spanish ships in the Caribbean?

1 Answer
Oct 25, 2017

gold, silver, treasure, and precious gems.

Explanation:

The Dutch attacked the Spanish ships that were carrying bullion from the mines of Peru and gold looted from the Aztec empire.
The Dutch did not want their enemy the Spanish to have the wealth. The Spanish could use the wealth build armies and navies that threatened Holland.

The Dutch felt that they could use the wealth much better than the Spanish. The gold, silver and precious gems being carried by the Spanish Galleons was an irresistible lure for the Dutch raiders. The British pirates also attacked the Spanish ships for much the same reasons.