Slavery in Colonial America — Unit test

Question 13 • MN-US History I-CR

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

Answer

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.

Explanation

After the Duke of York claimed New Netherland in 1664, the territory was divided into two colonies: New York and New Jersey. This makes “New Netherland was separated into two separate colonies” the best description. The Swedish settlements had already been absorbed by the Dutch before the English takeover.

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