The Lenape tribe. The Lenape tribe inhabited Manhattan before the Europeans arrived, and it was the Lenapes who sold the island of Manhattan to the Dutch.
The Dutch purchased Manhattan in 1626 from the Native American Lenape tribe.
Manhattan Island
The island of Mannahatta, now called Manhattan. The Dutch built Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island in 1625, and from this grew New Amsterdam.
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The Native American Lenape tribe (who inhabited the area now known as New York City before the Europeans) named Manhattan Island, "Mannahatta" or "Manahata," which means "island of many hills" (it is indeed very hilly). The spelling has changed over time, but Manhattan Island has been known as "Manhattan" ever since.
The Dutch purchased Manhattan in 1626 from the Native American Lenape tribe.
Manhattan Island was purchased by Dutch colonists from Native Americans for goods equivalent to $24 in 1626.
Manhattan Island
The Dutch purchased it from the Indians in 1624
Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan Island was purchased from the Indians for $24 dollars.
The Indian tribe in 1626
The island of Mannahatta, now called Manhattan. The Dutch built Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island in 1625, and from this grew New Amsterdam.
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