Dutch Exploration and Settlement in America Quiz

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.