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Many fled political and religious persecution. Others hoped to improve their condition by owning their own land or by participating in the fur trade.

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Because, New York at one point called New Amsterdam,

were given the choice of religious Freedom and most perople were trying to get

away from King Henry.

Because, New York at one point called New Amsterdam,

were given the choice of religious Freedom and most perople were trying to get

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There are various reasons that people wanted to move to the colony of New York. For example, many people were simply looking for a better life.

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