From a strategic standpoint, why was England interested in taking control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland?

The colony was known for its massive gold reserves.

It had the most fertile soil in North America.

The Dutch were planning to attack English settlements.

It was located between England's northern and southern colonies.

How did the transfer of power from the Dutch to the English in New Netherland in 1664 take place?

A long and destructive war was fought between the two powers.

The Dutch governor surrendered without a fight when the English fleet arrived.

The colony was sold to England to pay off Dutch national debts.

Settlers in the colony voted to leave Dutch rule and join England.

A colony that is governed by a council elected by the settlers.

A colony where a single owner or group has control over the land and government.

A colony that is directly managed by the English king and his officials.

A colony established for the purpose of religious freedom for all groups.