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For financial reasons and to expand their mercantile resources.
The main reason the Dutch came to New Netherland was for the fur trade with the Native Americans.
The colony was originally established as a business venture to enable the Dutch West India Company to take a share of the trade in North American furs.
The Dutch settled New Amsterdam to expand their commercial and mercantile network.
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∙ 12y agoThey settled in New Amsterdam to expand their economy.
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∙ 12y agothey settled ther because i told them come on over and settle
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∙ 14y agothe dutch
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∙ 15y agoThe Dutch founded New Amsterdam.
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∙ 11y agowho gives a fu**!!
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Was New Amsterdam French or Dutch?
New Amsterdam was a DUTCH colony. founded by Petert Stuyvesant. Subsequently it became New York.
The city of New York was first known as New what?
New Amsterdam. The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York City. They named it New Amsterdam. When the English took control in 1664, they renamed it New York.
How did Dutch plan for growth of new Amsterdam?
The Dutch invited people from many other countries to come there.To help the colony grow the dutch encouraged people from many countries to settle in New Netherland
Was the dutch governor of new Amsterdam in 1964?
There was not a Dutch governor of New Amsterdam in 1964. This year marked the 300th anniversary of New Amsterdam being taken over by the British.
What the major dutch settlement in the new world?
New Amsterdam is the name of the major Dutch settlement in the new world=D
When did the dutch settle New York?
"New Amsterdam" was the name given to Manhattan by Dutch settlers, as Amsterdam was the name of their big city in 1614-1664
Did the Dutch allow people from Holland to settle in New Amsterdam?
yes. That is why there are so many dutch last names in New York.
In what part of north America did the dutch settle?
New York was originally New Amsterdam. If that doesn't make it clear, the Dutch.
How many years after the pilgrims landed at Plymouth did the dutch settle new Amsterdam?
25
When the Dutch settled here what did they settle in?
The Dutch settlers in the 17th century initially settled in fortified trading posts known as "factorijen" along the coast, such as Fort Nassau (now Ghana) and Fort Zeelandia (now Taiwan). Later, they established larger colonial towns like New Amsterdam (now New York City) and Cape Town (South Africa) as centers of trade and governance.
Was New Amsterdam French or Dutch?
New Amsterdam was a DUTCH colony. founded by Petert Stuyvesant. Subsequently it became New York.
When did the Dutch original settle in America?
The Dutch colony of New Amsterdam was founded between 1624 and 1626. The English took control and renamed it New York in 1664.
The city of New York was first known as New what?
New Amsterdam. The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York City. They named it New Amsterdam. When the English took control in 1664, they renamed it New York.
What is dutch name for New Netherlands capital?
The dutch name was: " Nieuw Amsterdam" (new amsterdam)
Did the British settle New York City?
No. New york city was origanally New Amsterdam. It was part of New netherland (dutch) It was concured by the british and renamed.
How did Dutch plan for growth of new Amsterdam?
The Dutch invited people from many other countries to come there.To help the colony grow the dutch encouraged people from many countries to settle in New Netherland
Is new Amsterdam french or dutch?
Dutch
