The Dutch located trading posts near harbors and rivers, such as the Hudson, in the early 1600s because they were more familiar with the Hudson River than with other locations.
they wanted water access to help transport goods back to Europe.
they wanted safe harbors for battles with France, England, and Spain.
they wanted to send their explorers into new territory.

Read the passage below. which of these statements describes the problem with including this passage as part of an explanatory essay? passage: the neolithic revolution changed everything for humans. before the n.r., you couldn't even plant food. i know you want to hear more, don't even deny it! o a. the tone is too dull and does not include a hook to keep the reader interested. o b. the tone is too objective and does not show the author's opinion. o c. the tone is too transitional and does not stay focused on one topic. o d. the tone is too informal and does not use appropriate vocabulary. surmit