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The English did take it over, they did send a huge army. The Dutch people did't have any other choice then just hand over New Amsterdam. Later the English people did rename New Amsterdam into New York.
Yes Amsterdam is older than New Amsterdam (New York). The earliest recorded use of the name "Amsterdam" is from a certificate dated 27 October 1275. New Amsterdam was founded on the 17th century.
New Amsterdam was what is now New York City.
Where did the New Amsterdam Silver Co. originate at?
New Amsterdam was a DUTCH colony. founded by Petert Stuyvesant. Subsequently it became New York.