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What European nation was the first to claim what is now New York city?
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∙ 12y ago
It was the English Nation. Because the English got Peter Stuvesant to surender because he had nothing, the English had warships,guns,soldiers, and more.
He did not surrender he said ''I would rather be carried to my grave'',he said.
he did not surrender an till the English got him to surrender, the English did not shoot one bullet or cannon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks,
Abby
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe Dutch originally claimed and settled the city of New York (then called New Amsterdam) and the Hudson Valley in what is now the state of New York.
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∙ 10y agoEngland, but before England took control the Dutch had it. At the time it was called New Amsterdan.
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∙ 8y agoThe Netherlands was the first European nation to create a colony in what is now New Yow. Their main city established was New Amsterdam. Later the British took over this colony.
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∙ 12y agothe dutch, it was called new Amsterdam
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Who was the first European to visit New York?
henry hudson
What nation originally colonized New York?
New York was first known has New Amsterdam, which was founded by the people from the Netherlands, who were called Dutch.
Why did the English establish the colony of New York?
The first European colony in New York was founded by the Dutch. The called New York, New Amsterdam. The colony had a good deal of wealth prospects,and the harbor was excellent. The British decided that they could replace the Dutch and they did. At the time in the 17th century, Great Britain was a world power nation. The Dutch settled a deal that forced to leave NY but the British gave them a small colony in the West Indies to soften the blow.
Where did Portugal and Spain claim land in the Western Hemisphere?
New York is the answer.
What European group originally settled in New York?
The Dutch
Which colony besides New York was founded by a nation other than England?
In the early 17th century, the Dutch and the Swedes made the first European settlements in New Jersey.
Which European nation claimed the Hudson river?
New York and New Hampshire claimed the Hudson River.
Which European country first settled in new york?
Netherlands
Who was the first European to visit New York?
henry hudson
Who was the first European to explore New York harbor?
Henry hudson
What European nation controlled New York?
England, but before England took control the Dutch had it. At the time it was called New Amsterdan.
Founding nation for New York?
New York CITY???? Holland. The Dutch were the first settlers and it was known as New Amsterdam.
In 1700 which European country first controlled the area that is now New York?
It was the English. The Duke of York was all ready in control.
What nation originally colonized New York?
New York was first known has New Amsterdam, which was founded by the people from the Netherlands, who were called Dutch.
When was Seneca Nation of New York created?
Seneca Nation of New York was created in 1142.
Did New York began as a Dutch trading post?
New York city began as New Amsterdam, if speaking about the first European settlers.
What city famously received millions of European immigrants when they first came to US shores?
New York
