The close links between war and trade meant conflict extended beyond Europe, particularly in North America, where it is known as Queen Anne's War, and the West Indies, which produced sugar, then a hugely profitable commodity. Also, there were minor trade conflicts in South America, India, and Asia; the financial strains of war particularly affected the Dutch East India Company, as it was a huge drain on scarce naval resources.
The close links between war and trade meant conflict extended beyond Europe particularly in North America where it is known as Queen Anne's War and the West Indies which produced sugar then a hugely profitable commodity Also there were minor trade conflicts in South America India and Asia; the financial strains of war particularly affected the Dutch East India Company as it was a huge drain on scarce naval resources