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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 did England take New York from?
Holland (The Netherlands). The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle New York City, in about 1624. When the English took control in 1664, they renamed it New York.
New York's first settlers were from what country?
New England
First country to settle in New York?
The Netherlands.
The city of New York was first known as New what?
New Amsterdam. The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York City. They named it New Amsterdam. When the English took control in 1664, they renamed it New York.
Which European country first settled in new york?
Netherlands
What country first settled what is now New York State?
The Netherlands.
What was the name of the first preplanned suburb in the country?
It was Lewistown in New York
Is new York a save country to live?
New york is not a country
What the first Capital of the US?
The first capital of the U.S.A was Philadelphia. It was not New York. Plus New york was known as New Amsterdam, and it was the capital during the American Revolution, at which point we were not a unified country. Philadelphia was our capital when we announced our freedom from Britain becoming a country. Anybody who says New york was the first capital is absolutely wrong!
When did New York first get called that?
New York was originally called "New Amsterdam". Because of the Duke of York it was given a new name. He gained control of New Amsterdam in the 17th century and changed the name.
What is the purpose of New York's Children First program?
The purpose of New York's Children First Program is to improve schools in New York. This program gives more power and control to school principles with the goal of improving student performance.
