What might explain why the Dutch believed they had more of a claim on New Amsterdam than the British?

A. The Dutch bought the land.
B. the land was given to the Dutch.
C. The Dutch took the land by force.
D. They were the first ones to claim the land.

Question

What might explain why the Dutch believed they had more of a claim on New Amsterdam than the British?

A. The Dutch bought the land.
B. the land was given to the Dutch.
C. The Dutch took the land by force.
D. They were the first ones to claim the land.

anonymous · Answer

I will medal and fan

phebe · Answer

They got there first. Henry Hudson was working for the Dutch Republic when he sailed the Half Moon into New York Bay in 1609.

phebe · Answer

so do u know what the answer is