New Amsterdam - Wikipedia
New Amsterdam (Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam, pronounced [ˌniu.ɑmstərˈdɑm]) was a 17th-century Dutch settlement established at the southern tip of Manhattan Island that served as the seat of …
Founding of New Amsterdam | Research Starters - EBSCO
<p>The founding of New Amsterdam marked a significant chapter in the early colonial history of North America, initiated by the Dutch West India Company in the early 1620s.
New Amsterdam becomes New York | September 8, 1664 | HISTORY
Feb 9, 2010 · In 1664, New Amsterdam passed under English control, and English and Dutch settlers lived together peacefully. In 1673, there was a short interruption of English rule when …
The Founding of New Amsterdam: A Glimpse into Early New York
Founded by the Dutch in 1624, this settlement marked the beginning of a significant chapter in American history, intertwining the legacies of European exploration, trade, and the diverse …
New Amsterdam - U-S-History.com
New Amsterdam was founded in July, 1625, when a settlement was established by the Dutch West India Company. A pentagonal fort was built and a street connecting the two gates was …
Happy 400th Birthday to New Amsterdam, the Dutch Settlement ...
May 3, 2024 · Before New York was New York, it was New Amsterdam: a Dutch settlement named for the canal-filled city back home. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the …
About New Netherland | Dutch Studies
New Amsterdam became the seat of New Netherland government. In the fifty-five years that followed, the Dutch colony drew immigrants from all over Europe as it developed socially, and …