Question

The Dutch Colony of New Netherland a. was harshly and undemocratically governed. b. contained little ethnic diversity. c. was developed as a haven for Dutch Calvinists. d. enjoyed prosperity and peace under the policies of the Dutch West India Company.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : a. was harshly and undemocratically governed.

Explanation: The colony of New Holland was founded in 1621 by Dutch, over the years this colony was threatened by the English colonies, who finally took over New Holland in 1664. The conqueror Peter Stuyvesant was the one who lost the colony of New Holland before the English.