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What economic motivation led to the founding of New Netherlands by the Dutch?
To spread democracy
To establish a religious colony
To create a military stronghold
To enhance trade and commerce
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To enhance trade and commerce.
The Dutch, led by the Dutch West India Company, founded New Netherland primarily as a commercial enterprise—to control trade (especially the fur trade), establish ports and trading posts (e.g., New Amsterdam), and generate profits.
The Dutch, led by the Dutch West India Company, founded New Netherland primarily as a commercial enterprise—to control trade (especially the fur trade), establish ports and trading posts (e.g., New Amsterdam), and generate profits.
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