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Who hired Henry Hudson for his voyage to America in 1609?
Who hired Henry Hudson for his voyage to America in 1609?
What did the Dutch call the land along the present-day Hudson River?
What did the Dutch call the land along the present-day Hudson River?
Who was the Dutch director of New Netherland in 1626?
Who was the Dutch director of New Netherland in 1626?
What did the Dutch call their new island after purchasing it from the Lenni Lenape tribe?
What did the Dutch call their new island after purchasing it from the Lenni Lenape tribe?
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What did the Dutch call the land along the present-day Hudson River?
What did the Dutch call the land along the present-day Hudson River?
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Why did the Dutch come to America?
Why did the Dutch come to America?
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What did Peter Minuit purchase from the Lenni Lenape tribe?
What did Peter Minuit purchase from the Lenni Lenape tribe?
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What animals did the Dutch bring with them to New Amsterdam?
What animals did the Dutch bring with them to New Amsterdam?
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How did the Dutch and the Native Americans initially interact in the area?
How did the Dutch and the Native Americans initially interact in the area?
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Who was the Dutch director of New Netherland in 1626?
Who was the Dutch director of New Netherland in 1626?
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Study Notes
Henry Hudson's Voyage
- Henry Hudson was hired by the Dutch for his voyage to America in 1609.
New Netherland
- The Dutch called the land along the present-day Hudson River "New Netherland".
- The Dutch director of New Netherland in 1626 was Peter Minuit.
Manhattan Island
- The Dutch called their new island "Manhattan" after purchasing it from the Lenni Lenape tribe.
- Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Lenni Lenape tribe.
Dutch Colonization
- The Dutch came to America to establish a colony and trade with the Native Americans.
- They brought animals such as horses, cows, and pigs with them to New Amsterdam.
Dutch-Native American Relations
- The Dutch and the Native Americans initially interacted peacefully, with the Dutch relying on the Native Americans for food and other supplies.
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Quiz: "Dutch Colonization of America and New Netherland" Test your knowledge of the Dutch exploration and settlement of America, including the role of Henry Hudson, the establishment of New Netherland, and the acquisition of Manhattan by Peter Minuit.
