How did the English conquest of New Netherland affect freedom in the colony?

A) Women in New York were now able to conduct business in their own names, which greatly expanded the number of women traders by 1700.
B) Black New Yorkers now had expanded access to many skilled jobs, and the number of runaway slaves from the South increased.
C) The Duke of York and his appointees withdrew the immense grants of land that the Dutch had awarded to favorite wealthy families.
D) The duke declared that the new elected assembly would include at least ten representatives chosen by the Iroquois Confederacy.
E) The Charter of Liberties and Privileges established an elections process and reaffirmed traditional English rights such as trial by jury and security of property.

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Final Answer : E, Explanation :  The English conquest of New Netherland resulted in the establishment of the Charter of Liberties and Privileges, which reaffirmed traditional English rights such as trial by jury and security of property. This helped to promote greater freedom in the colony. Choices A, B, C, and D are not accurate responses to the question.

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