Question

The Dutch were motivated to establish New Nedierland to A. expand businesses in the Netherlands. B. enrich the Dutch West India Company. C. raise the social standing of settlers and farmers. D. increase the power of agents of the Dutch Crown

Answer 1

B. enrich the Dutch West India Company.

Step-by-step explanation:

New Netherland was a colony established by the Dutch Republic in the 17th century. New Netherland is now part of the United States and is located on the eastern coast of the States.

The Dutch were motivated to establish New Netherland to enrich the Dutch West India Company. The Dutch West India Company was an enterprise set up in 1621 with the purpose to trade and colonize. New Netherland were a chain of posts, forts, and towns across the Hudson river. The Dutch aimed at capitalizing the North American fur trade which will help the Dutch West India company flourish.

Therefore, option B is correct.