How was the initial reason most settlers came to New Netherland different from the reasons most settlers came to the surrounding English colonies? (1 point)

Question

The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom.
The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.
The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver.
The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The English mostly came for religious reasons while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to gain wealth in the booming fur trade.

New Netherland, established by the Dutch, attracted settlers primarily due to economic opportunities, especially in the fur trade. In contrast, many English settlers were motivated by religious freedom and the desire to escape persecution in England.