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In 10,000 BC the Native Americans.
Then the Europeans discovered New York in 1524. (led by the French)
Then in 1609 it was claimed by the Dutch.
In 1664 the Europeans named it New York after the Duke of York.
It was a major trading in the thirteen colonies.
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The first person to set land on new york?
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What does York mean?
The name of New York was taken from the Duke of York, the King's brother, who was given the land of New Amsterdam that he took from the Dutch who had the first settlement.
What percent of the land is forested in New York?
New York's land is 63% forested
First people to land on new york?
grow plants to have food made to eat
Does New York have more land or buildings?
The State of New York has more land than buildings. The City of New York may have more buildings than land.
Does Texas have more land area than New York?
No. Texas has 261,914 square miles of land. New York has 52,075 square miles of land. So Texas is about 5 times as big as New York.
Where was the nations capital when George Washington was first president?
Washington DC was created from land that was formerly part of Maryland.
Who had rights in the New York colony?
At first, only white men with land could vote.
Who was the person who founded New York and why?
the duke of york he found new land and called it new york
Why was the name New York important to the State?
The piece of land New York is on was given to the Duke of York as payment for a debt. Naturally, the Duke named the piece of land New York because he is Duke of York.
Which state has more land area New York or Tennessee?
New York has more land area than Tennessee. New York has 47,126 square miles of land area. Tennessee has 41,235 square miles of land area.
Who had voting rights in the New York colony?
At first, only white men with land could vote.
