History

Henry Mendoza

6 March, 07:44

Which of the following statements best describes the reason the Dutch

settlers in North America practiced religious tolerance?

(A) They were following the policy of tolerance practiced by the French

and British in their New World possessions.

(B) Religious tolerance was a method to entice more settlers to their

North American colonies.

(C) The Dutch believed religious tolerance would maintain order within

their New World possessions.

(D) Religious tolerance allowed for investment in colonization from joint

stock companies.

(E) The major religion of the Dutch called for religious tolerance.