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[[File:Adriaen van der Donck.jpg|thumb|213x213px|Adriaen van der Donck]]
It was not long after that he became an activist for Dutch-style republicanism and a prominent political figure in the colony. He despised the mismanagement and undemocratic methods of the Dutch WIC, a sentiment he shared with his fellow colonists. Van der Donck became the voice of the settlers, advocating for reforms and a change in the colonial government.
He was elected
[[File:New Netherland 'NOVI BELGII NOVAEQUE ANGLIAE NEC NON PARTIS VIRGINIAE TABULA'.jpg|left|thumb|273x273px|New Netherland map published by Nicolaes Visscher II (1649–1702)]]
However, before he could sail back to the colony, the First Anglo-Dutch War broke out. Due to the war, the Dutch government rescinded its decision for the colony, and Van Der Donck's dreams for New Netherland fell apart.
Van der Donck's multiple attempts to return to the colony
This timeline explores what could have happened if his plans had materialized.
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== See also ==
▲This timeline explores what could have happened if his plans had materialized. In this timeline, the First Anglo-Dutch war still happens, but Van Der Donck was allowed to proceed with his new government in New Netherland.
* [[New Netherland]]
▲Fast forward back to the 2nd Anglo-Dutch war, when four English frigates had sailed to New Amsterdam and demanded New Netherland's surrender. Due to the promotion of the colony and a boom in population thanks to Van der Donck's advocacies, the settlers were able to successfully repel this attempted invasion and secure New Netherland's position for the years to come.
* [[History of New Netherland]]
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