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In what ways were the Spanish and Dutch similar during their colonization of America? In what ways were they different?

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Answer:

Similar:

Began their colonies through unchartered companies and colonized to spread Christianity and acquire wealth. Justified takeovers in religious and economic terms. Traded with the local natives and emphasized conquest.

Differences:

Dutch: became commercial and financial hub, fur trading enterprise, took over the native's land. The Dutch were for fur trading settlements, while the Spanish created settler colonies.

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