Why did the british want to take over the colony of New York?

Answer 1

They deemed it theirs by right of discovery and could back up their claim with a Navy that could not be rivaled. In the politics of the day might makes right. England had the might and was prepared to use it.

Answer 2

The importance of the British to take control of New York from the Dutch, was vital to Great Britain's plans for North America. New England was already in British hands. South of New York, the British also were in control. New York separated their colonial empire in the American colonies. In order to establish complete control of the Eastern colonies, New York, became British with a deal made with the Dutch.

Answer 3

because New York City has the largest population of Loyalists, or Tories. (people who remained loyal to the king and opposed the War for Independence.

Answer 4

Well the main reason was that New York's terrian.

Answer 5

because so that English settler in new England could move westward.

Answer 6

The British wanted New York because of its excellent harbor, which made it a useful port for British merchants to use to export America's raw materials and import their manufactures.