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Why was New York established?

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In 1624, New York City was built by the Dutch as a trading post and was called New Amsterdam. It came under English rule in 1664 and was named for the Duke of York, who later became James II. The city and served as the nation's capital from 1785 until 1790.

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#REDIRECT [[How_and_why_was_New_York_founded]]

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As a trading center for the Dutch West India Company. Under the Dutch it was New Netherlands. New Amsterdam was the major city and it became New York.

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The Duke of York in 1664 sent an army that took possession of New Amsterdam and which was then named Province of New York.

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They sought a conveniently located port.

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