USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The English wanted to gain control of the valuable Dutch colony. England insisted it had a right to the land based on John Cabot’s explorations in the late 1400s. In 1664 the English sent a fleet to attack New Amsterdam. Peter Stuyvesant, governor of the colony, surrendered it to the English forces without a fight.

Detailed explanation-2: -New Netherland had been conceived as a private business venture to exploit the North American fur trade. By the 1650s, the colony had experienced dramatic growth and become a major port for trade in the North Atlantic. At its height, about 9, 000 people lived in the colony of New Netherland.

Detailed explanation-3: -England, France, and the Netherlands sent explorers to chart the coast of North America and establish trade and colonies. They also hoped to discover the Northwest Passage, or direct water route to Asia through the Americas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the Dutch surrender New Netherland to the English? The English king, Charles II, believed that New Netherland belong to England. Based upon this, he gave the land to his brother, James, Duke of York. James sent ships to New Amsterdam and demanded that the Dutch surrender.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why did England want to control New Netherland? Because King Charles II wanted to control the Atlantic coast of North America. He wanted more settlements, more lands rich in natural resources, and control of the fur trade.