Question

In the year 1625, the colony of New Amsterdam was founded by the Dutch in North America. It was located on what is now the island of Manhattan. In 1665 the colony changed ownership and became known as New York, and is now known as New York City.

Based on this information, what can be inferred?

Answer 1

New Amsterdam became New York after the English captured it from the Dutch in 1664 and named it after the Duke of York, confirmed by the peace treaty of 1667.

Step-by-step explanation:

The city once known as New Amsterdam is now known as New York because in 1664, the English captured it from the Dutch during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Led by Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch, lacking in defenses and supplies, surrendered relatively quickly to the English forces led by Richard Nicolls. Upon surrender, the English renamed the city after the Duke of York. This reflected a change in ownership as part of the broader territorial struggles between European powers. The peace treaty of 1667 confirmed the transfer of power, and although the Dutch briefly regained control during the Third Anglo-Dutch War, the territory ultimately remained under English control after the peace agreement.