why did the dutch establish new netherlands
Confidence votes 12. The Dutch founded settlements on the shores of what is now the United States. In 1621, the Dutch founded the colony of New Netherland (present day Albany and New York City).I think they were searching for new lands, because they heard about the other European countries that had success in this.Also, they were searching for new shores so they could turn them into harbors for new trade routes.onfidence votes 12. The Dutch founded settlements on the shores of what is now the United States. In 1621, the Dutch founded the colony of New Netherland (present day Albany and New York City).