Question
The Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in North America was founded to grow trade in the region. Therefore, it was different from colonies like Massachusetts and Plymouth in that it
A.
was more prosperous.
B.
was more strictly ruled.
C.
was more ethnically diverse.
D.
was more religiously diverse.
A.
was more prosperous.
B.
was more strictly ruled.
C.
was more ethnically diverse.
D.
was more religiously diverse.
Answers
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C. was more ethnically diverse.
New Amsterdam, which later became New York City, was known for its ethnic diversity, attracting a variety of people from different backgrounds, including Dutch, English, French, German, African, and others, primarily due to its focus on trade and commerce. In contrast, colonies like Massachusetts and Plymouth were often founded for more homogeneous religious purposes, leading to less ethnic diversity.
New Amsterdam, which later became New York City, was known for its ethnic diversity, attracting a variety of people from different backgrounds, including Dutch, English, French, German, African, and others, primarily due to its focus on trade and commerce. In contrast, colonies like Massachusetts and Plymouth were often founded for more homogeneous religious purposes, leading to less ethnic diversity.