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Question 10 • MN-US History I-CR

The Dutch located trading posts near the Hudson River in the early 1600s because they

Answer
A
were more familiar with the Hudson River than other locations.
B
wanted to build outposts for trading fish and furs.
C
wanted to claim land not already claimed by France, England, or Spain.
D
wanted to send their explorers into new territory.

Explanation

The Dutch established trading posts near the Hudson River to take part in the fur trade and exchange goods with Indigenous peoples. The river also provided a route inland, making it useful for trade. Thus, the best answer is “wanted to build outposts for trading fish and furs.”

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