[Video] Why did the Dutch give up New York?
By Mina Solanki
If you hear the name New York, your immediate reaction may not be to think of the Netherlands. But, believe it or not, the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York. Why isn’t New York called New Netherlands then?
YouTube channel Soliloquy takes us through the history of New York:
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Completed her Master's degree at the University of Groningen and worked as a translator before joining IamExpat. She loves to read and has a particular interest in Greek mythology. In addition to this, she is an avid rower.Read more