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Why did the dutch explore America?

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He was sent out by the Dutch Republic's East India Company. That was at the time the richest and biggest 'private' trading company in the world. His assignment was to try and find a westward route to East India.

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The Dutch joined colonial exploration of America by setting up life along the Hudson River in New York. They were attracted by the river and the Natural Resources that could be found along its banks.

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the dutch east India company hired him so they paid him

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Like everyone else, they probably came for gold, and to trade.

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