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New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam
Dutch settlements such as New Amsterdam (later known as New York City) grew as trade with indigenous peoples increased. By the time England assumed control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland in 1664, it had a European population of 6,000.
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Colonial America, History of; Colonial America, Life in; American Architecture; Native Americans of North America; New York; New York (city); United States (History)
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