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The Dutch first settled it and it was originally called New Amsterdam.
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∙ 12y agomiddle a clue is new york is in the the middle of the 13 colonies if u say new england ur a fool
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∙ 7y agoThe Dutch settled first and named it New Amsterdam. Then afterwards the British came over and named it New York, after the Duke of York.
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Which country controlled the colony of New York before the English?
The Dutch.
What country did the New York colony belong to?
Originally New Amsterdam a Dutch Colony it became the English Colony of New York.
Who established the New York colony?
James, the Duke of York received control of New Netherlands in 1664 from the Dutch and renamed the colony New York. New York City was originally named New Amsterdam while it was controlled by the Dutch.
What European country controlled New York city and New Jersey before the English?
The Dutch.
Which colony was New York originally part of?
New York was originally part of the New Netherlands colony.
New York was originally held by the?
New York was originally held by the Dutch.
In 1700 which European country first controlled the area that is now New York?
It was the English. The Duke of York was all ready in control.
Which country originally owned New York?
I belive the Dutch too have done this.
Why did countries send explorers to new york state?
The Dutch originally settled in New York because is was not controlled by England. However, the English captured the land and the king (Charles II) gave the land to his brother, the Duke of York.
Did the duke of york controlled new Netherlands or new Amsterdam?
He controlled New Amsterdam which became New York. The Duke was the kings brother so was given New York.
Where was originally called New Netherland?
New York.
What was originally called New Netherland?
New York.
