- The first settlers shared a history of friendship and cooperation encouraged by the Dutch love of liberty, democracy, and tolerance. Dutch practicality, inclusiveness, and entrepreneurial qualities were essential characteristics to New Netherland – and are part of the founding DNA of America.
- The Dutch were socially progressive, enterprising with a on commerce as the source of the common good.
- The Dutch tradition of tolerance became a hallmark of conduct in its new world colonies.
- Dutch-inspired values like freedom of the press, religious tolerance, and public education seeped into
- Pioneers from Amsterdam planted the seeds of democracy, a zeal for freedom, entrepreneurial spirit, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and the principle of tolerance.
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