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The Danish West India Company was formally chartered by King Christian V on November 20, 1670.
Answer: False
The Danish West India Company was formally chartered by King Christian V on March 11, 1671, although its organizational framework was established on November 20, 1670.
When was the Danish West India Company formally chartered by the King?
Answer: March 11, 1671
The Danish West India Company received its formal charter from King Christian V on March 11, 1671.
The Danish West India Company, also designated as the Danish West India–Guinea Company, held primary responsibility for the administration of colonial territories within the Danish West Indies.
Answer: True
The Danish West India Company, also known as the Danish West India–Guinea Company, was a Dano-Norwegian chartered entity whose principal function was the administration of colonies established in the Danish West Indies. Its operations also encompassed significant involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, with estimates suggesting the transportation of 120,000 enslaved Africans.
The initial colonization of St. Thomas by the Danes in 1668 utilized ships provided by the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy.
Answer: True
The initial settlement of St. Thomas by the Danes in 1668 was facilitated by the utilization of vessels from the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy, specifically the yacht *Den forgyldte Krone* and the frigate *Færøe*.
St. John was the first island acquired by the Danes, with settlement commencing in 1668.
Answer: False
St. John was not the first island acquired; St. Thomas was settled in 1668. St. John was later purchased in 1718, and St. Croix was acquired in 1733.
The Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy provided crucial logistical support, including vessels, for the initial settlement of St. Thomas.
Answer: True
The Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy's contribution of ships, namely the yacht *Den forgyldte Krone* and the frigate *Færøe*, was essential for the successful initial colonization of St. Thomas.
The geographical scope of the Danish West India Company's operations was confined exclusively to the islands of St. Thomas and St. John.
Answer: False
The company's operations extended beyond St. Thomas and St. John to include St. Croix in the West Indies, as well as trading posts along the Danish Gold Coast in Africa.
What was the principal function of the Danish West India Company?
Answer: To administer colonies in the Danish West Indies and engage in the slave trade.
The primary function of the Danish West India Company was the administration of its colonial possessions in the Danish West Indies, which included significant engagement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Which two naval vessels were initially employed for the Danish settlement of St. Thomas in 1668?
Answer: The *Den forgyldte Krone* and the *Færøe*
The initial colonization efforts for St. Thomas in 1668 utilized the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy vessels, specifically the yacht *Den forgyldte Krone* and the frigate *Færøe*.
Which island was the last to be acquired by the Danes to form the Danish West Indies?
Answer: St. Croix
St. Croix was the final island acquired by Denmark to complete the Danish West Indies, purchased from France in 1733.
The navbox 'Colonies and trading posts of the Danish West India Company (1668–1776)' enumerates which Caribbean islands?
Answer: Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix
The navbox specifically lists the three primary Caribbean islands administered by the company: Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix.
Which of the following islands was NOT part of the Danish West Indies administered by the company?
Answer: St. Martin
St. Martin was not among the islands constituting the Danish West Indies under the administration of the Danish West India Company; the primary islands were St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
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The company officially changed its name to the West India–Guinea Company on August 30, 1680.
Answer: True
The company underwent a name modification, becoming known as the West India–Guinea Company, effective August 30, 1680, as noted in historical records, though some sources suggest this date may require further clarification.
The Danish West India Company maintained direct administration of its colonies until its eventual liquidation in 1776.
Answer: False
The company's direct administration of the colonies concluded in 1754 when the Danish government assumed control. The company itself was subsequently liquidated in 1776.
Frederik Bargum revived the Danish West India Company in 1765, renaming it *Det Guineiske kompagni*.
Answer: True
Frederik Bargum was instrumental in reviving the company's operations in 1765 under the new designation of *Det Guineiske kompagni*, following a period of governmental administration.
The revived company, *Det Guineiske kompagni*, was granted an exclusive trade monopoly comparable to that of the Dutch West India Company.
Answer: False
The revived company, *Det Guineiske kompagni*, did not possess an exclusive trade monopoly. Instead, it faced competition from various other Danish, Norwegian, and Holstein trading entities.
The Danish West India Company was formally liquidated on November 22, 1776.
Answer: True
The financial difficulties faced by the company culminated in its formal liquidation on November 22, 1776.
The 'clarification needed' tag concerning the company's name change implies that the date of August 30, 1680, is definitively confirmed.
Answer: False
The 'clarification needed' tag indicates uncertainty or a need for further verification regarding the precise date or circumstances of the company's name change to the West India–Guinea Company, rather than confirming August 30, 1680.
A 'chartered company,' such as the Danish West India Company, operated without specific governmental rights or privileges.
Answer: False
By definition, a 'chartered company' operates under specific rights and privileges granted by a governmental charter, which defines its scope of operations and authority.
The Danish West India Company ceased its operational activities subsequent to the Danish government's assumption of control over its colonies in 1754.
Answer: False
Although the Danish government took over colonial administration in 1754, the Danish West India Company continued its operations until its formal liquidation in 1776.
In what year did the Danish government assume administrative control of the colonies from the company?
Answer: 1754
The Danish government, through its Chamber of Revenues, took over the direct administration of the colonies from the company in 1754.
What was the ultimate fate of the Danish West India Company?
Answer: It was liquidated in 1776 after facing financial difficulties.
The company's financial struggles led to its eventual liquidation on November 22, 1776, following the Danish government's earlier assumption of colonial administration.
What does the designation 'Company type: Incentive,' clarified as 'Privately held company,' signify?
Answer: The company was owned by private shareholders, not directly by the state.
This classification indicates that the Danish West India Company was structured as a privately held enterprise, with ownership vested in private shareholders rather than direct state ownership.
Hendrik Carloff, a figure of Dutch origin, was the singular founder of the Danish Africa Company in 1659.
Answer: False
Historical records indicate that while Hendrik Carloff was a key figure in the establishment of the Danish Africa Company in 1659, he was not its sole founder. He collaborated with other merchants, including Isaac Coymans and Nicolaes Pancras.
Frederik Bargum absconded from the country in 1774 due to political disagreements with the Danish crown.
Answer: False
Frederik Bargum did not flee due to political disagreements but rather to evade his creditors, departing the country in 1774.
The Danish Africa Company functioned as a successor entity to the Danish West India Company.
Answer: False
The Danish Africa Company predated and was subsequently incorporated into the Danish West India Company in 1671, rather than being a successor.
Which of the following individuals was a key founder of the Danish Africa Company?
Answer: Isaac Coymans
While Hendrik Carloff was a prominent figure, Isaac Coymans was also a key founder of the Danish Africa Company, alongside other Dutch and German merchants like Jacob del Boe.
Who was responsible for the revival of the Danish West India Company in 1765?
Answer: Frederik Bargum
Frederik Bargum initiated the revival of the company in 1765, operating it under the name *Det Guineiske kompagni*.
The Danish Africa Company was initially mandated to conduct trade with which specific region?
Answer: The Danish Gold Coast (present-day Ghana)
The initial mandate for the Danish Africa Company involved trade relations with the region known as the Danish Gold Coast, which corresponds to modern-day Ghana.
Which statement accurately characterizes the relationship between the Danish Africa Company and the Danish West India Company?
Answer: The Danish Africa Company was incorporated into the Danish West India Company in 1671.
The Danish Africa Company, established earlier, was integrated into the Danish West India Company in 1671, consolidating their operations.
The image caption 'Flag of the Danish West Indies' specifically refers to the flag utilized by the West India-Guinea Company.
Answer: False
The caption 'Flag of the Danish West Indies' denotes the flag representing the territorial entity of the Danish West Indies, rather than the specific flag of the West India-Guinea Company itself.
The map detail illustrating the company headquarters in Christianshavn, Copenhagen, confirms its primary operational base was located within Denmark.
Answer: True
The map detail clearly depicts the Danish West India Company's headquarters and dock facilities situated in Christianshavn, Copenhagen, thereby substantiating its operational center within Denmark.
The bibliography entry by Jensen and Simonsen (2016) focuses on the company's financial records from its founding period.
Answer: False
The bibliography entry by Jensen and Simonsen (2016) pertains to the historiography of slavery in the Danish-Norwegian West Indies, specifically examining scholarly discourse from approximately 1950 to 2016, rather than the company's early financial records.
Fort Christiansborg is listed as a related topic under the 'See also' section for the Danish West India Company.
Answer: True
The 'See also' section of the article includes Fort Christiansborg among other related topics, indicating its historical connection to the company's activities or territories.
The ships *Caroline* and *William* are documented as belonging to the company and dating from the 1750s.
Answer: True
Records indicate that the vessels *Caroline* and *William* were associated with the company's fleet during the 1750s.
The 'Authority control' section, referencing VIAF, confirms the company's recognition within international library cataloging systems.
Answer: True
The inclusion of the company in the 'Authority control' section, linked to VIAF (Virtual International Authority File), signifies its established presence and unique identification within global library databases.
The navbox 'Colonies and trading posts...' exclusively lists African trading posts associated with the company.
Answer: False
The navbox 'Colonies and trading posts...' enumerates both African trading posts and the Caribbean islands administered by the company, such as Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix.
The Danish West India Company is categorized alongside the Danish Asia Company and Danish East India Company within the 'Danish overseas empire' navbox.
Answer: True
The 'Danish overseas empire' navbox groups the Danish West India Company with other significant Danish colonial enterprises, such as the Danish Asia Company and Danish East India Company, contextualizing its role within Denmark's broader imperial history.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a related topic under 'See also' for the Danish West India Company?
Answer: Swedish West India Company
While related Danish entities and administrative roles are listed, the Swedish West India Company is not included in the 'See also' section.
The map detail from 1754 provides information regarding:
Answer: The layout and operational areas of the company's site in Copenhagen.
The 1754 map offers a detailed depiction of the layout and operational zones of the Danish West India Company's facilities located in Copenhagen.
What historical context does the sidebar 'History of the United States Virgin Islands' provide concerning the company?
Answer: It links the company to the broader historical narrative of the islands, including related topics like the slave trade.
The sidebar contextualizes the Danish West India Company within the larger historical trajectory of the United States Virgin Islands, highlighting connections to subjects such as the slave trade and colonial administration.
The citation to *The London Gazette* on November 17, 1750, likely pertains to which company ships?
Answer: *Caroline* and *William*
The reference in *The London Gazette* from November 17, 1750, is associated with the company's vessels, specifically the *Caroline* and the *William*.