Question

Who purchased Manhattan for $24.00 worth of trinkets and beads?

Answer 1

Peter Minuit

Step-by-step explanation:

A common account states that Manhattan was bought by Minuit for trinkets worth $24. A letter to the directors of the Dutch East India Company, written by Dutch merchant Peter Schaghen, stated that Manhattan was purchased for "60 guilders worth of trade," an amount worth about $1,143 in dollars in 2020.

Answer 2

Peter Minuit

Step-by-step explanation:

A common account states that Minuit purchased Manhattan for $24 worth of trinkets. A letter written by Dutch merchant Peter Schaghen to directors of the Dutch East India Company stated that Manhattan was purchased for "60 guilders worth of trade", an amount worth approximately $1,143 in 2020 dollars.