Why did the dutch settle in new netherlands? a. they were seeking religious freedom. b. they wanted to expand their empire. c. they were looking for gold. d. they wanted to get rich from the fur trade.

The Dutch settled in New Netherlands because d. they wanted to get rich from the fur trade

I think this is the best answer because West India Company or better known as the "Walloons" were the first permanent settlers in New Netherlands. One of their most important goals is "trading", and they wanted to build an agricultural colony for their 'trading' goal in New Netherlands.

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