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New York was founded by the Dutch. It was originally called New Netherlands because of the Dutch who came from the Netherlands.

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Who founded new Netherlands colony?

The dutch west India company


Who founded the colony of new netherland?

The colony of New Netherland was founded by the Dutch West India Company in 1624. The company was established in 1621.


Why did Peter Minuit found New Amsterdam?

It was founded as a trading colony for the Dutch West India Company.


First colony founded in 1607?

It was Virginia. Virginia was founded in 1607 By John Smth for religious purpoes.


Who was Delawares leader at the time it was founded?

Peter Minuit, who decided to leave the Dutch West India Company, and went into Swedish service, founded the colony of Delaware in 1638.


The Dutch West India Company established what colony?

New Amsterdam.


Why was new Amsterdam?

New Amsterdam was founded for the Dutch West India Company for the sole purpose of profit (through trade). The colony of New Amsterdam was founded by the Dutch West India Company, hoping to find as much profit as the Dutch East India Company did in the spice trade. The only trade item developed by the colony was furs from the Native Americans. The company blundered in, developing the colony for settlers so that population growth was very slow, resulting in little production of agricultural products or manufactured goods that could be shipped back to Holland. It was almost a mercy to have the place stolen away by the British after several decades of mismanagement.


Who was responsible for getting people to settle in the colony?

The Dutch West India Company


Who founded Pennsylvania then designed the major city located in the state?

founded the dutch west india company


Who was the member of the Dutch East India Company that founded present day New York?

Henry Hudson was the member of the Dutch East India company who founded present day New York. Henry Hudson was a navigator and explorer.


Did the dutch colony of new netherland enjoy prosperity and peace under the policies of the dutch west India company?

yes


Who founded Manhattan?

Peter Minuit of the Dutch West India Company.