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New Netherland developed a diverse population, mainly due to its location near the port where most immigrants entered the colonies. They were also encouraged because the Dutch had respect for freedom of conscience. Along with the Dutch, Africans, English, Sweeds, Norwegians, Germans, Native Americans and Walloons made for the most diverse colony in the New

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