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There was already another place that had that name. "New" distinguishes between the two places. For instance, there is Hampshire, England- and New Hampshire, US. There is Mexico, a country, and New Mexico, a state.
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Which state was once named New Amsterdam?
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4
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It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
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Statue of LibertyEmpire State BuildingThe names of New York's National Monuments are the Statue of Liberty and Empire state Building. Hopes this helps you.
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Names of prescription drugs?
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How many US state names begin with New?
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