Which of the following was a feature of the Duke's Laws (Duke of York)?
a.They voided land titles issued by the Dutch.
b. They made the Church of England the established church in New Netherland.
c. Dutch residents were allowed to keep their long-standing legal practices even though New Netherland was under English rule.
d. They provided a representative assembly for New Netherland's inhabitants.
Ans: c. Dutch residents were allowed to keep their long-standing legal practices even though New Netherland was under English rule.
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