The Ultimate Goal for the English in Gaining New Amsterdam

question 43

Multiple Choice

The ultimate goal for the English in gaining New Amsterdam and New Netherland from the Dutch was to:

• A) gain slaves.
• B) control more territory.
• C) control trade.
• D) gain more farmland.

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