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

Question

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Responses

The English mostly came for religious reasons, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to mine gold and silver.
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.
The English mostly came for wealth and glory while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to prosper as tobacco farmers.

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 gain wealth in the booming fur trade.

The English mostly came for wealth, while many immigrants settled in New Netherland to enjoy religious freedom.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This statement accurately reflects the primary motivations for settlers in the respective regions, with many English immigrants seeking religious freedom and many settlers in New Netherland focused on economic opportunities, particularly in the fur trade.

Answer 2

are you sure

Answer 3

Yes, I am confident in that response. The settlers who came to New Netherland, which was a Dutch colony, were primarily motivated by economic opportunities, especially in the fur trade, and were generally more diverse in their backgrounds. In contrast, many settlers who moved to English colonies were often motivated by the pursuit of religious freedom or to escape persecution, particularly groups like the Pilgrims and Puritans. Thus, the distinction regarding their primary reasons for settlement is accurately captured in that response. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!