Question

when the dutch leaders of new netherland surrendered to the english, the english set out terms, or rules, for the surrender. read some of these terms. then complete the sentence below.

all people can continue to use their land, homes, and property however they want.

all dutch people can choose their own religious beliefs.

complete the sentence.

the agreement suggests that the english probably wanted to ______________.

encourage the dutch to stay in the colony
get rich by taking away the dutch settlers property
force the dutch to join the church of england
punish the dutch for settling in new netherland

Explanation:

The terms allow Dutch to keep property and choose religion. This indicates an aim to make them feel welcome and stay, rather than taking property, forcing religion - change or punishing.

Answer:

encourage the Dutch to stay in the colony