The answer for this is:
The Dutch settled in New Netherlands because d. they wanted to get rich from the fur trade
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Answer: stalled his agenda
Railroads played an absolutely crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, since they made for the incredibly fast transfer of goods such as iron and steel that were used to build things--not to mention the transport of the workers themselves.
Answer: Steam power, which lead to steam powered ships helped European forces colonize Africa.
Explanation:
Steam Powered ships aren't the only thing though, and I think they're kinda tied in 1st place with guns for "Scientific advancement that most helped Europeans colonize Africa". I think-- I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure-- they had machine guns at that point. Let me just double check that so I don't mess you up.
Yup! They had the maxim machine gun which "allowed Europeans to wipe out Africans in battle after battle."
Jeez. That whole time period was so messed up