6. Read the quote from Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, about his encounter with British forces. Use the quota

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6. Read the quote from Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, about his encounter with British forces. Use the quota

tion and your knowledge of US history to answer the question below: "Powder and provisions failing, and no relief or reinforcements being expected, we were necessitated [forced] to come to terms with the enemy, not through neglect of duty or cowardice...but in consequence of an absolute impossibility to defend the fort." Peter Stuyvesant, Peter Stuyvesant and His New York . The passage below best supports what conclusion? a, Stuyvesant surrendered to the British. b. The citizens of New Amsterdam did not want to use their supplies. C. Stuyvesant feared the British forces. d. The people of New Amsterdam refused to surrender to the British.

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Sindrei [870] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-21T15:14:26+03:00

In accordance with the excerpts, it is deduced that people of New Amsterdam refused to surrender to the British.

<h3>What is the quote about?</h3>

The quote is drawn from the press given by Peter Stuyvesant who was a Dutch governor of New Amsterdam on his militarty encounter with British forces.

He asserted that while defending their Fort in New Amsterdam, the people(military force) refused to surrender to the British force despite having less military power.

Therefore, the Option D is correct.