History & Social Studies
Why did Charles II want New Netherland?
Creating America: A History of the United States, McDougal Littell, 2005, page 104
Creating America: A History of the United States, McDougal Littell, 2005, page 104
Charles II wanted to take control of New Netherland from the Dutch because of its threat to England's trade. He wanted to stop its trade and expansion.
Creating America, pg. 101