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On May 24, 1626 Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan for 24 dollars from the indians. He was working for the Dutch West Indies Company. New York was started by the Dutch as New Amsterdam.
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Name 2 countries that owned land at one time in present day US?
The two countries that had most to do with America in the 16th centaury were the British and the Dutch. The Dutch never owned all of America but the British did after the Anglo- Dutch war. So the British and the Dutch owned America at one time.
The first of the English to settle in America did so for?
economic reasons.
Why did the Dutch come to settle in the US?
The Dutch settled in North America because the Dutch government wanted to find a new route to the Indies as well as find any uncharted areas. The Dutch started two settlements, New Netherlands and New Amsterdam.
Why did the Puritans decide to settle in America?
"http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_did_the_Puritans_decide_to_settle_in_America"
What did the congrss want when they wrote the north west ordanince?
The northwest ordanince was a bill passed by congress saying the poeople of America can settle in the Ohio River Valley area. This was like the start of westward expansion
Which country did England fight with most to settle North America?
Dutch?
Where did Dutch settle in North America?
Present Day New York City
In what part of north America did the dutch settle?
New York was originally New Amsterdam. If that doesn't make it clear, the Dutch.
Who did the English population in north America settle?
who did the English population in north america settle
Where in America did the Dutch settle?
Present Day New York City
What made the dutch citizens want to settle in America?
for there gold...... Well that's not right. They were actually looking for the West Indies, better known as the Caribbean, when they came across North America.
Why new york grow to rapidly during late in 16 hundreds?
European colonists came across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in America (mainly at that time the dutch for north-eastern America).
What was the aim of Dutch coming to North America?
The Dutch immigrated to North America for a better life. Also to find good farmland.
What was the aim Dutch settlers coming to north America?
The Dutch immigrated to North America for a better life. Also to find good farmland.
Did the dutch settle in Canada?
the dutch did settle in canada.
Did Aztecs settle in north America?
YES
Where did the british and europeans settle?
The British and Europeans settle in North America. This was in Jamestown.
