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In 1664, the Dutch surrendered which important city to the English?
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In 1664, the Dutch surrendered which important city to the English?

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The Dutch settled and created the colony of New Netherlands. The port city in the area was known as New Amsterdam. When the English took over they changed the name to New York and New York City, to sound more English. 
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