Which of the following statements best describes a major change that took place in New Netherland after the Duke of York claimed the colony? Many wealthy colonists were able to purchase and sell enslaved workers for the first time. New Netherland absorbed nearby Swedish settlements into the territory. Many colonists had to pay heavy taxes for the first time and suffered financially as a result. New Netherland was separated into two separate colonies.

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26 March, 22:37

Which of the following statements best describes a major change that took place in New Netherland after the Duke of York claimed the colony? Many wealthy colonists were able to purchase and sell enslaved workers for the first time. New Netherland absorbed nearby Swedish settlements into the territory. Many colonists had to pay heavy taxes for the first time and suffered financially as a result. New Netherland was separated into two separate colonies.

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Greta Harrell · Answer 1

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

Explanation:

King Charles II ruled England during this period and he was the one decided to take over New Netherland. This was because of the booming fur business and give it to his younger brother James who was the Duke of York.

After the Duke of York claimed the colony, many wealthy colonists in the region were able to purchase and sell enslaved workers for the first time.