Question

When england gained control of New York from the Dutch, what happened to African-Americans?

Answer 1

After England took charge of New Amsterdam in 1664, all former slaves that were given the half-slave status were set free. They also had their original land grants finalized and all grants were officially marked as being owned by them. Freedom as well as land grants were given to the male and female who were given freedom. About 40 slaves received their freedom prior to the English take over.

Answer 2

Buying and selling of Africans for work in Americas (300,000 Africans were transported to the Americans between 1500-1600 and by its end in 1870- 9.5 million) New France: Louisiana, Montreal, Quebec New Netherlands: New York Colonies: Jamestown, DE, MA, NJ, Virginia, Carolinas British wanted more control 7yrs War: British kick out Dutch, then battle and conquer French, gaining control of the entire continent Growing population needs more land and resources