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Which of these BEST describes English interest in establishing a colony in what is now New York City? A) They wanted to take control of the region from the Dutch. B) They wanted to prevent the French from colonizing the area. C) They wanted to make use of its large natural harbor for trade. D) They wanted to make it a military base to protect the colonies.

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The best description of the English interest in establishing a colony in New York was to take control of the region from the Dutch. Option A is correct.

The Dutch were originally in charge of the place. They called it New Netherlands at the time. The British interest in the area was to take over the trade in the region.

After New Netherland was taken from the Dutch, it was given to the Duke of York. Then it was changed to New York.

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