Complete the sentence about West New Guinea dispute with the correct year: In ______, the Netherlands formally purchased West New Guinea from the Sultanate of Tidore, incorporating it into the Netherlands East Indies.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 1901

In 1901 the Netherlands formally bought West New Guinea from the Sultanate of Tidore.

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