In the early 17th century, the dutch started the colony of new netherland in the area now known as new york. what was the major goal of the dutch who settled in this colony? a. to escape political persecution b. to earn a profit from trading and farming c. to have religious freedom d. to convert native americans to christianity

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Netherland's objectives in establishing a colony in America are several. However, its commercial motivation stands out, since the country aimed to get rid of Spanish control and maintain a strong economy that offered some competition against the Iberian countries, which had already established themselves in this area for years.
 
B. to earn a profit from trading and farming Hugs!