The Dutch located trading posts near harbors and rivers, such as the Hudson, in the early 1600s because they were more familiar with the Hudson River than with other locations. they wanted water access

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The Dutch located trading posts near harbors and rivers, such as the Hudson, in the early 1600s because

they were more familiar with the Hudson River than with other locations.
they wanted water access to help transport goods back to Europe.
they wanted safe harbors for battles with France, England, and Spain.
they wanted to send their explorers into new territory.