Question

The Dutch established the colony of New Netherland in the early 1600s. The Dutch controlled areas that are now part of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. When the colony was started, the Dutch hoped to earn large profits from which of the following economic activities?
A.
the slave trade
B.
gold mining
C.
tobacco farming
D.
the fur trade

Answer 1

The correct answer should be D. The fur trade

Slaves were not traded with so early, tobacco was developed later, while gold was not found.

Answer 2

I know this is a little bit late but here is the answer...

D. the fur trade