The Dutch

New Netherland planted in 1623 by the Dutch East India Company for quick- profit Fur trade

Henry Hudson explored Delaware Bay & New York Bay in 1609

Government: no religious toleration, free speech or democratic practice
Religious dissenters and Quakers abused.
In response to protests, a local governing body with limited powers is established

New York will become an area of tension between the Beitish and Dutch since both groups claimed it. The Dutch will be led by Peter Sylvent. The Dutch will absorb New Sweden founded after the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) by King Gustavus Adolphous