Which of the following accurately describes European colonial development in the New World?
A)The English took New Netherland from the Dutch and changed its name to New York.
B)The French expelled the Dutch from the Hudson Valley.
C)The Spanish ceded all claim to North America.
D)The Dutch fought an entrenched war with the British for New Amsterdam
E)Russia lay claim to the West Coast of the New World, initiating war with Napoleon.

Question

Which of the following accurately describes European colonial development in the New World?​
A)​The English took New Netherland from the Dutch and changed its name to New York.
B)The French expelled the Dutch from the Hudson Valley.
C)​The Spanish ceded all claim to North America.
D)​The Dutch fought an entrenched war with the British for New Amsterdam
E)​Russia lay claim to the West Coast of the New World, initiating war with Napoleon.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The English did take New Netherland from the Dutch and changed its name to New York. The other answer choices have historical inaccuracies. The French expelled the Dutch from the Hudson Valley and controlled parts of Canada, but did not have a significant presence in the New World beyond that. The Spanish had a strong presence in the Americas, including Central and South America, but did not cede all claim to North America. The Dutch did fight the British for control of New Amsterdam, but this conflict did not last long and the British ultimately gained control. Russia did have a presence in Alaska and parts of the Pacific Northwest, but did not initiate war with Napoleon.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes European Colonial Development in the New