Question

When the English took control of Amsterdam in 1664, they renamed it...

Answer 1

New York City

Explanation: They named it in honor of the Duke of York (later James II & VII). and After the Second Anglo-Dutch War of 1665–67, England and the United Provinces of the Netherlands agreed to the status quo in the Treaty of Breda.

Answer 2

The English renamed Amsterdam to 'New york' in honor the Duke of York.