What is now New York City was set up in the 17th century as a trading post by the Dutch. They called it New Amsterdam.
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What is now New York City was set up in the 17th century as a trading post by the Dutch. They called it New Amsterdam.
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The first European country to settle in Manhattan Island was the Netherlands. In 1624, the Dutch established a trading post called New Amsterdam, which later became New York City. The settlement served as a vital center for trade and commerce in the region until it was seized by the English in 1664.
As a trading center to exploit the riches of the New World.