New York
As One of the Middle Colonies and One of the 13 Colonies
WHO WANTED IT
It was originally founded by the Dutch and named New Amsterdam for trade and furs, and then conquered by the English and renamed New York for the trade and land with the thought of mercantilism
New York in New York?
New York's location is very useful as it is used for trade with other countries and people who come into the New World can find jobs easily. This means that the economy increases and New York is doing just fine
What's interesting about New York?
First of all its one of the Middle Colonies, and its main religion is Protestantism but it has considerable religion freedom. Like other colonies, it is run by a governor appointed by the King of England. New York mainly trades corn, wheat, and livestock
Major Events?
In 1524, Giovianni de Verrazzano sailed into the New World and landed on New York
In 1624, the Dutch settled into the land and called it New Amsterdam
In 1664, the British conquered and named it New York
Key People of New York
Peter Miniut
He founded New York and called the land New Amsterdam
James II of England
Also known as James, Duke of York, and in honor of him renamed New Amsterdam New York
Thomas Dongan
A famous New York governor who signed the Charter of Liberty and was devoted to the phrase "No Taxation without Representation"