Yes, because they can have religious freedom and can do many things in that time.
Some did and Some did not
New York was settled in 1624. If your house was made of nails they would burn the house down to get them. Few colonists had money.
The colonial power you are referring to is Great Britain, when they took over New Amsterdam, a Dutch colony. The Dutch colonists surrendered, and today, New Amsterdam is New York City.
The colonists were entertaining the idea of self- government. Every colony, including New York, drew up their own constitution and an appointed governor ran the colony, but the colony's constitution limited his power to only being able to approve or veto laws.
The colonists forced the sent to New York and Philadelphia to turn back.
Colonial New York was named after the King of England's brother, the Duke of York.
Everyone was taxed in colonial new york. :)
What were some contributions of Colonial New York
Because of their waterproof fur from which hats and coats were being manufactured.
The colonists in New York demanded greater self-governance and protections for their rights from the Duke of York. They sought a representative assembly to have a voice in local governance and to address issues such as taxation and land use. Additionally, they requested the protection of their religious freedoms and the establishment of civil liberties. This push for more autonomy reflected broader colonial desires for self-determination.
education in colonial new york wasn't that important
The population in New York in colonial times was diverse.