Which phrase best describes the Dutch colonizing effort in North America?
a. An attempt to "Dutchify" the New World and spread the Dutch Reformed Church´s values
b. An experiment in democracy
c. An economically motivated venture, inspired by but secondary to Holland´s profitable empire in the East Indies
d. A bid to challenge Spain, Holland´s former oppressor, for dominance in the New World
e. A utopian scheme to provide refuge for various religious minorities
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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