Which of the following statements best describes a major change that took place in New Netherland after the Duke of York claimed the colony?

A. Many wealthy colonists were able to purchase and sell enslaved workers for the first time.

B. New Netherland absorbed nearby Swedish settlements into the territory.

C. Many colonists had to pay heavy taxes for the first time and suffered financially as a result.

D. New Netherland was separated into two separate colonies.

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Francesca Mullen · Answer 1

A. Many wealthy colonists were able to purchase and sell enslaved workers for the first time.