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New York had qualities that other places didn't. Namely, it offered good soil, a good harbor, and the Hudson river offered transportation within the states.
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∙ 14y agoSome for adventure. All sought a better future for themselves and their family. A few saw a chance to start life over.
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What were taxes like in colonial New York?
Everyone was taxed in colonial new york. :)
What were celebrations and fun things to do in colonial New York?
A celebration in colonial New York was New Years Eve. A fun thing that people did in colonial New York was go to the theater.
What was the polulation in colonial times in New York?
The population in New York in colonial times was diverse.
Where did the settlers from New York come from and why?
The New York settlers came from all over Europe in hopes for a better life.
Government of colonial New York?
The government of colonial New York resided in a governor and an elected assembly.
How was colonial new york founded?
The first people to come to Colonial New York were the Quakers. The Quakers stopped in New York before moving on to Pennsylvania.
When did the first settlers come to new york?
1630-1640
What types of homes did early settlers live in in colonial New York?
Answer mansions the size of earth bungalow style.
How was New York founded?
The first people to come to Colonial New York were the Quakers. The Quakers stopped in New York before moving on to Pennsylvania.
What influence did the settlers have on the colony of New York?
the settlers in the colony of new york was offered water front houses of land and money for every settler that you bring with you to the colony.the duke of york sent out fliers to all the europeans in the country.stating that if u take this voyage you will get this and that.that is what influenced settlers to come to new york
Who lives in New England?
Jamestown settlers were the type of people that lived in colonial New England. Also, British American settlers lived in colonial New England.
What were some contributions of Colonial New York?
What were some contributions of Colonial New York
What were taxes like in colonial New York?
Everyone was taxed in colonial new york. :)
How do you write colony plural?
The singular form of colonies is colony.
What were the dscriptions of new york before the settlers came?
describe new york before settlers came
What were celebrations and fun things to do in colonial New York?
A celebration in colonial New York was New Years Eve. A fun thing that people did in colonial New York was go to the theater.
How did colonial new york get its name?
Colonial New York was named after the King of England's brother, the Duke of York.
