New York
By Katelynn Totten
Year Founded
The year that is was founded is 1664
founded in 1664
Who Founded
Duke of York founded it.
Reason for Founding
1664 James, the duke of York, receicved control of new Netherland. The name of the colony was changed to New York in honor of Duke.
Economic Resources
They made money by, cattle, fishing, furs, iron, pigs, sheep, timber, and wheat.
Climent
New York has very long winters and a very short growing period.
Geography
New York is in the middle colonies up north.