Asked by Courtney Gwizdz on May 17, 2024
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As governor of New Netherland, Petrus Stuyvesant
A) welcomed all religious faiths to the colony.
B) favored Catholics over Jews in New Amsterdam.
C) encouraged the Dutch colonists to convert the Indians.
D) saw women as equals in the Dutch Reformed Church.
E) refused the open practice of religion by Quakers and Lutherans.
Petrus Stuyvesant
The last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland until it was ceded to the English in 1664, known for his efforts to strengthen the colony's defenses and manage relations with Native Americans.
Dutch Reformed Church
A Protestant denomination that originated in the early 16th century during the Reformation in the Netherlands, with doctrines rooted in Calvinism.
Quakers
Members of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement known for its commitment to pacifism, equality, and social justice.
- Discern the distinctions in religious observances and forbearance among European colonies.
- Grasp the significance of key historical figures and their roles in colonization and interaction with indigenous populations.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the distinctions in religious observances and forbearance among European colonies.
- Grasp the significance of key historical figures and their roles in colonization and interaction with indigenous populations.
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