Why Was the Economic Growth of New York Slow During

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why was the economic growth of New York slow during the colony's early years?

• A) Continued Dutch resistance to British rule created instability and an atmosphere of economic uncertainty.
• B) The colony attracted few settlers because of its record of religious intolerance.
• C) The colony's tax policies deprived investors of much-needed capital.
• D) The Duke of York did not promote migration to the colony.

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Definitions:

Neuroglia

are supportive cells in the nervous system, providing structure, protection, and nutrition to neurons.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, also known as neurons.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons or sensory stimuli.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.