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What was New York called in the 1600's?
New York City was called New Orange and the province of New York was called New Netherland when controlled by the Dutch in the 1600's.
Prior to 1664 what was New York called?
Prior to the arrival of the English in 1664, New York was known as New Amsterdam, and was a Dutch colony. The Dutch settled the colony primarily to facilitate fur trading in exchange for cheap trinkets known as wampum. The English renamed it New York, after the king's brother, the Duke of York.
What were the 13 states called before they became states?
13 colonies, or by their own colony name, ex: new york, new jersey, etc.
Which US colony had a fur-trading business with the Native Americans?
New York before it was New York and Canada had alot of fur trade too
What are some cities found by the Dutch?
The Dutch discovered New York and Albany. They were called Fort Orange and New Amsterdam.
Which country is called The Big Apple?
"The Big Apple" is a nickname for New York City. New York City is a city, not a country.
What state is called the apple state?
New York:-)
Why is America actually called The big apple for?
America is not called the big apple, New York City is called that.
Why the new york called a big apple?
its called the big apple because its a big city and its state fruit is an apple
Which city is commonly known as the the big apple?
The city commonly called "The Big Apple" is New York City, New York.
What state is called big apple?
New York City has sometimes been called the Big Apple.
What is called the big apple?
The Big Apple is New York City. Went there loved it!!!!!
New York City is called?
Gotham the Big Apple
What else is New York City called?
The Big Apple
New York is the big what?
it's called "The Big Apple"
Which city is called as apple city?
New York City.
What is the state of New York City known for?
It is called The Big Apple and the state is in New York. Thank you for the question. :)
