France did claim the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers.
It was appeasement I hope it helps
The purpose of a condolence ceremony is to display mutual concern during crisis due to death of an Iroquois and a Dutch, which could help bind their relationship.
Nevertheless, the Dutch participate in these ceremonies because of the necessity of doing business and not for any particular cultural sensitivity or appreciation.
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