New York was first colonized by the Dutch, who named it New Amsterdam, based on the European city named Amsterdam. Later, the British invaded the colony, and the Dutch, not wanting to fight another battle with the British, surrendered New Amsterdam. The Dutch exited the colony, and the British occupied it. They named their new acquired colony New York based on the Duke of York.
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The original name of New York was New Netherlands. New York was renamed after the Duke of York.
The original name for New York was New Netherland.
New York got its name by the "Duke of York"because it was taken over by the English.
The original name for New York is New Netherlands
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New York is the name of the state. The City of New York (New York City) is in the state of New York.
New York is the name of the state. The City of New York (New York City) is in the state of New York.
New Netherlands is the original settlement name for New York
Former New York Giants manager Jim Mutrie gave the New York Giants their name. The New York Giants used to be known as the New York City Gothams.
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