The land between Maine and the Delaware River, including New Netherland. Why did England want to control New Netherland? Because King Charles II wanted to control the Atlantic coast of North America. He wanted more settlements, more lands rich in natural resources, and control of the fur trade.
The land between Maine and the Delaware River, including New Netherland. Why did England want to control New Netherland? Because King Charles II wanted to control the Atlantic coast of North America. <u>He wanted more settlements, more lands rich in natural resources, and control of the fur trade.</u>