Definition of 'to pass judgment'. to pass judgment. phrase. If you pass judgment on someone or something, you give your opinion about it, especially if you are making a criticism. It's not for me to pass judgement, it's a personal matter between the two of you. It's very hard to pass judgement on yourself.
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).
Founded By: Peter Minuit and the New Sweden Company. Motivation for Founding: Peter Minuit was Dutch and formed New Sweden as part of New Netherland. When Charles II, King of England gave his brother James, the Duke of York, New Netherland, James demanded and received its surrender. He renamed New Sweden to Delaware. Significant Events: 1  Delaware was a part of Pennsylvania until 1703. 2  The colony was governed by Pennsylvania until the Revolutionary War.