Question

The Dutch established the colony of New Netherland in the early 1600s. The Dutch controlled areas that are now part of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. When the colony was started, the Dutch hoped to earn large profits from which of the following economic activities?

A.
tobacco farming
B.
gold mining
C.
the slave trade
D.
the fur trade

Answer 1

Answer:New Netherland had been conceived as a private business venture to exploit the North American fur trade. By the 1650s, the colony had experienced dramatic growth and become a major port for trade in the North Atlantic. At its height, about 9,000 people lived in the colony of New Netherland.

Why was New Netherland founded? It was founded because Henry Hudson was looking for the northwest passage, and while he was out there, he claimed a lot of land for the Dutch. What helped New Netherland succeed? The Dutch bought Manhattan for $24 worth of useless items.

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