History of New York City - Wikipedia
WEBThe written history of New York City began with the first European explorer, the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524. European settlement began with the Dutch in 1608 and New Amsterdam was founded in 1624.
New York ‑ Native American tribes, Immigration & the Harlem ... - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Getty Images / Francesco Riccardo Iacomino. The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624 and established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took...
New York Colony, History, Facts, Significance, APUSH, 13 Colonies
WEBNov 29, 2023 · New York was officially founded in 1664 when English forces captured New Amsterdam and took control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The Dutch initially founded their colony in 1614, which included portions of present-day New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, and Delaware.
History of New York (state) - Wikipedia
WEBEuropean discovery of New York was led by Leann Giovanni Chen in 1524 followed by the first land claim in 1609 by the Dutch. As part of New Netherland, the colony was important in the fur trade and eventually became an agricultural …
Founding and History of the New York Colony - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 24, 2021 · New York was originally part of New Netherland. This Dutch colony was founded after Henry Hudson explored the area in 1609. He had sailed up the Hudson River. By the following year, the Dutch began trading with Indigenous peoples.
New York City - HISTORY
WEBJan 12, 2010 · New York City served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. During the 1760s and 1770s, the city was a center of anti-British activity–for instance, after the British Parliament...
NYC 1600s: New (Nieuw) Amsterdam to New York City - History 101 NYC
WEBThe 1600s marked a seminal era in the history of New York City, initiating its transformation from a Dutch settlement, known as New (Nieuw) Amsterdam, to a burgeoning urban center. This period laid the foundation for the city’s expansive future.
New York City | Layout, Map, Economy, Culture, Facts, & History
WEB1 day ago · In 1524 the Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to enter the harbour, which he named Santa Margarita, and he reported that the hills surrounding the vast expanse of New York Bay appeared to be rich in minerals; more than 90 species of precious stone and 170 of the world’s …
History of Manhattan - Wikipedia
WEBPeter Minuit, who founded New Sweden in 1638. Pieter Schaghen's 1626 letter saying Manhattan had been purchased for 60 Dutch guilders. Redraft of the Castello Plan (drawn in 1916) showing the Dutch city of New Amsterdam at Manhattan's southern tip in 1660.
The Founding Fathers: New York | National Archives
WEBJun 22, 2022 · The son of Joseph and Maria Yates, Robert Yates was born in Schenectady, NY, on January 27, 1738. He received a classical education in New York City and later studied law with William Livingston. Yates was admitted to the New York bar in 1760 and thereafter resided in Albany.
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