Who wouldn't know it was Maryland
New York (NY)
Delaware was the state that was originally claimed by the Swedes.
Maryland was originally claimed by Catholics.
Pennsylvania was originally claimed by the Quakers.
Maryland was originally claimed by Catholics.
Yes the Dutch claimed the Hudson River area.
Some was claimed by New York and some by New Hampshire.
New Netherland was comprised of more than one state. Henry Hudson claimed the territory for the Dutch. It encompasses parts of the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, and Delaware.
Because it was established as a Colony to provide a refuge for European Quakers.
the dutch
canada
The New York area was originally claimed by the Dutch in the early 17th century when they established a settlement called New Amsterdam on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. This claim was formalized by the Dutch West India Company, which sought to capitalize on the lucrative fur trade. In 1664, the English seized control of the area and renamed it New York.