6 Questions
What type of houses did the Dutch build in New Amsterdam?
Tall narrow houses made of brick and wood
What did the Dutch grow on their farms in New Amsterdam?
Grains like wheat and oat
What did England do in 1664 regarding New Amsterdam?
Sent two thousand English soldiers to take over New Amsterdam
What was the result of the English takeover of New Amsterdam?
The Dutch had to give New Amsterdam to England
What did New Amsterdam become after the English takeover?
New York
How did New York grow after the English takeover?
It grew to be one of England's richest colonies
New Amsterdam and Dutch Settlement Quiz: Test your knowledge of the early Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam, their architecture, farming practices, and the eventual English takeover in 1664. Explore the history of this influential colonial settlement and its impact on the development of New York City.
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