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Manhattan Island was first colonized by the Dutch and named New Amsterdam. Which country took the island over and

what name did they give it?

a. The British - New York

b. The British - New England

C. The French Vermont

d. The Germans New Jersey

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B is the correct answer
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a is the correct answer as new Amsterdam became New York
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