The New York Colony Created and animated by
History Founded by New Netherlands Named after Duke of York English take over in 1664 Breadbasket colony
Economy Center trading point 15,000 furs were sold in 1699 Common industries: barrel making, boat building, brewing beer Crop trade: meet, milk, eggs
Religion Very tolerant Almost all religions could live there Common religion(s): Catholic, Quaker Many colonists due to freedom of religion Religion(s):Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, Jews
Questions 1.In 1699 about how many furs were sold? 2.Who/which country founded this colony first? 3.When did the English takeover the New York Colony? Answer:about 15,000 Answer: New Netherlands Answer:1664