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Which country originally settled the colony of New Netherland?
The Dutch came with Peter Stuyvesant who purchased Manhattan from the Indians.
Why did the Dutch give up New Amsterdam to the English and was there any fighting?
Simply they were out numbered by the Duke of York and by the English neighbors in New England and Long Island. The colonial neighbors came on to Dutch lands and ignored agreements. When King Charles sent a squadron in 1664 it was too much and Stuyvesant surrendered without a shot. Here is an interesting little fact Stuyvesant will return home to defend his decision to surrender and then went back to New York where he lived on his farm until his death.
Who bought New Amsterdam from the Dutch?
Well it was the British that took over New Amsterdam, but they didn't buy it the British came with the intent of invading the city, but when the population refused to fight for the Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant, the city fell without a shot fired.
What language came first Armenian or English?
American came before English and our accent orignated of American
What happened between the Powhatan and the English settlers?
English settlers in the winter of 1610 were starving to death so they ran off to live with the Powhatan Indians to at least be fed. And when summer came by the governor of the colony sent a messenger to return the runaway English settlers back.
What happened in russia before peter came?
At least nine centuries.
Which country originally settled the colony of New Netherland?
The Dutch came with Peter Stuyvesant who purchased Manhattan from the Indians.
What happened to an English woman's property when married?
it came under the control of her husband.
What happened to an English woman and property when she married?
it came under the control of her husband.
What was Mr Frank doing on the day of the betrayal?
When the Gestapo came walking in, Mr. Frank was giving Peter an English lesson.
Why did the Dutch give up New Amsterdam to the English and was there any fighting?
Simply they were out numbered by the Duke of York and by the English neighbors in New England and Long Island. The colonial neighbors came on to Dutch lands and ignored agreements. When King Charles sent a squadron in 1664 it was too much and Stuyvesant surrendered without a shot. Here is an interesting little fact Stuyvesant will return home to defend his decision to surrender and then went back to New York where he lived on his farm until his death.
Who was peter I?
I believe he came to be known as Peter the Great...
Who was Peter I Romanov?
I believe he came to be known as Peter the Great...
Who bought New Amsterdam from the Dutch?
Well it was the British that took over New Amsterdam, but they didn't buy it the British came with the intent of invading the city, but when the population refused to fight for the Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant, the city fell without a shot fired.
What happened when you first came out of your home after confinement?
What happened when you first came out of your home after confinement?
If you came to settle in present day New York City in about 1650 it's most likely that you're of what descent?
You would have been of Dutch descent because it was then New Amsterdam. The town was founded in 1625 by Willem Verhulst, and Peter Stuyvesant was the Director-General of the colony of New Amsterdam from 1647 to 1664, when it was ceded to the British and became New York.
When was English came to Malaysia?
English came in Malaysia with the invasion of British.
