Question

how did the english get new netherland from the dutch?
the english king gave the colony to his brother and sent military ships to force the dutch to surrender.
the dutch abandoned the colony after failing to encourage people to settle there, leaving it free for the english to take.
the dutch rulers decided to sell the colony to the british in exchange for defense against the native americans.
the native americans forced the dutch out of the colony and encouraged the british to settle there.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The English king (Charles II) gave New Netherland to his brother (James, Duke of York) and sent military ships. The Dutch, outmatched, surrendered without a fight. This aligns with historical facts.
• Option 2: The Dutch had a significant population in New Netherland (e.g., New York City's predecessor, New Amsterdam, was thriving), so they didn’t abandon it due to settlement failure. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The Dutch did not sell the colony; it was taken by force (or the threat of force). Eliminate.
• Option 4: Native Americans did not force the Dutch out to encourage British settlement. The Dutch - Native relations were complex, but this isn't how the English acquired it. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. The English king gave the colony to his brother and sent military ships to force the Dutch to surrender.