Why Was the Economic Growth of New York Slow During

Why was the economic growth of New York slow during the colony's early years?

A) Continued Dutch resistance to British rule created instability and an atmosphere of economic uncertainty.
B) The colony attracted few settlers because of its record of religious intolerance.
C) The colony's tax policies deprived investors of much-needed capital.
D) The Duke of York's decision to grant the Jerseys to friends deprived the colony of a great deal of fertile land.