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

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

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

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Trava [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-23T00:56:39+03:00

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The correct answer is C.

Explanation: Settlers tended to go to New Netherland for the rumors of a better life, with lots of trade opportunities. On the other hand, English people were running from England to English colonies so they could have religion freedom, since they disagreed to the Church of England.