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According to Pieter Janszoon Schagen, Peter Minuit acquired Manhattan in 1626 from Native American Lenape people in exchange for trade goods worth 60 guilders, often said to be worth 24 dollars, though (by comparing the price of bread and other goods) actually amounts to around $1000 in modern currency (calculation by the International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam)
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The Dutch bought Manhattan from the Native Americans for goods worth approximately how much?
$24
The atomic bomb was produced through?
The Manhattan Project.
What was the project called to build the atomic bomb?
The Manhattan project
What is the name of the top secret United States project to build an atomic bomb?
The atom bomb research and development were conducted under the Manhattan project.
Is the Empire state building in Manhattan?
yes It is in New York Manhattan.
Is Pluto the size of Manhattan?
No. Though Pluto is very small, it still has a diameter of 700 miles - much, much bigger than Manhattan.
How much money does a veterinarian earn in Manhattan?
This will depend upon which Manhattan you mean - I can think of Manhattan, NY and Manhattan, KS right now, and there is a significant difference in expected salary between the two.
How much money did Maid in Manhattan gross domestically?
Maid in Manhattan grossed $93,932,896 in the domestic market.
Which examples of companies are there that have changed their name?
* Sears and Roebuck, became Sears. Not much of a change but a change nonetheless. * Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC. * Bank of Manhattan became Chase Manhattan.* Sears and Roebuck, became Sears. Not much of a change but a change nonetheless. * Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC. * Bank of Manhattan became Chase Manhattan.* Sears and Roebuck, became Sears. Not much of a change but a change nonetheless. * Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC. * Bank of Manhattan became Chase Manhattan.* Sears and Roebuck, became Sears. Not much of a change but a change nonetheless. * Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC. * Bank of Manhattan became Chase Manhattan.* Sears and Roebuck, became Sears. Not much of a change but a change nonetheless. * Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC. * Bank of Manhattan became Chase Manhattan.* Sears and Roebuck, became Sears. Not much of a change but a change nonetheless. * Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC. * Bank of Manhattan became Chase Manhattan.
How much money did The Muppets take Manhattan make?
The Muppets take Manhattan grossed $25,534,703 at the box office.
How much does Manhattan cost?
Manhattan Island was bought from the natives for $25. Maybe you should look for it on E-bay.
How much does Staples pay?
$8.16 in midtown manhattan.
How are Manhattan and Amsterdam different?
Here are some differences: - Manhattan is located in the United States while Amsterdam is located in the Netherlands - Manhattan weather in the winter months are generally the same as in Amsterdam, however summers are about 10-20 degrees warmer in Manhattan. - Manhattan has a much larger population and is also more densely populated - Manhattan is much larger in area than Amsterdam - Amsterdam is an older city - The mean elevation of Amsterdam is lower than that of Manhattan - The two areas have different time zones (Manhattan is 6 hours behind Amsterdam)
How much is cable in Manhattan?
call a cable company and ask
How much money do RN's make in Manhattan?
about 90k a year
How much was paid to the Indians for Manhattan Island?
24 dollars
How much was Manhattan bought for from the Indians?
It was actually Peter Minuit.
