What does the seal of new netherland, adopted by the dutch west india company in 1630, suggest is central to the colony’s economic prospects?
a. tobacco
b. fish
c. fur
d. timber

The correct answer is C. The seal of New Netherland suggests that fur is central to the colony's economic prospects.

Explanation:

In 1609, the Englishman Henry Hudson was commissioned by the Dutch court to find a way to the Indies, sailing north across the Arctic Ocean. Hudson changed his course when he saw that the original route was covered with ice, and sailed west, and eventually reached the north coast of North America, navigating the Hudson River up to the height of Albany, the capital of the American state of New York.

The Netherlands claimed the uncovered area, between latitudes 40 and 45 North, and many Dutch companies settled in the region, trading fur with the local natives. Fort Nassau was founded in 1614, near present-day Albany, and was abandoned in 1618. In 1621, the Dutch East India Company was established, taking over the monopoly of trade in the New Netherlands. In 1624, the company inaugurated Fort Orange, where Albany is currently located. Also in 1624, the company founded New Amsterdam on the island of Manhattan.