Question
In the early 17th century, the Dutch started the colony of New Netherland in the area now known as New York. What was the major goal of the Dutch who settled in this colony?
A
to have religious freedom
B
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
C
to escape political persescution
D
to earn a profit from the fur trade
A
to have religious freedom
B
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
C
to escape political persescution
D
to earn a profit from the fur trade
Answers
GPT-4o mini
D to earn a profit from the fur trade.
The primary goal of the Dutch who settled in New Netherland was to exploit the lucrative fur trade in the region. They were more interested in economic gain than other motivations such as religious freedom or converting Native Americans.
The primary goal of the Dutch who settled in New Netherland was to exploit the lucrative fur trade in the region. They were more interested in economic gain than other motivations such as religious freedom or converting Native Americans.