The Dutch established the colony of New Netherland in the early 1600s. The Dutch controlled areas that are now part of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. When the colony was started, the Dutch hoped to earn large profits from which of the following economic activities?

A. the fur trade

B. the slave trade

C. gold mining

D. tobacco farming

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Nick Bennett

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9 August, 13:17

The Dutch established the colony of New Netherland in the early 1600s. The Dutch controlled areas that are now part of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. When the colony was started, the Dutch hoped to earn large profits from which of the following economic activities?

A. the fur trade

B. the slave trade

C. gold mining

D. tobacco farming

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Blayne · Answer 1

Hey Im taking the same study island test, k12? in my opinion the answer is b because slavery was a large business. Im not 100% sure, if you know the answer I would be very grateful

Andrew · Answer 2

I have to say a but not 100% sure