1. By: Morgan and Brayden It was founded in 1624 by the Dutch West India Company.

2. Fh The Dutch India Company were the 1 st to find the New York colony. The Dutch India Company were the 1 st to find the New York colony. The Dutch hired Henery Hudson to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to find land to claim. The Dutch hired Henery Hudson to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to find land to claim. This journey was also for silk and gold. This journey was also for silk and gold. First Henery Hudson tried to find the north west Passage. First Henery Hudson tried to find the north west Passage.

3.  The Iroquois was one of the first Indian tribes to settle in New York.  They were split into 5 nations the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Seneca, Onondaga.  They lived in longhouses.  They grew corn, beans, and squash  The Iroquois also hunted and fished

4. Life in the Colony New York had one of the largest trading centers in the Middle colonies New York had one of the largest trading centers in the Middle colonies Boys would work in the fields with there fathers and girls would help cook, clean, and work in gardens. Boys would work in the fields with there fathers and girls would help cook, clean, and work in gardens. Settlers grew their own crops and made their own butter. Settlers grew their own crops and made their own butter.

5. Life in the Colony Children milked cows and collected eggs. Children milked cows and collected eggs. Families used to brew beer for trading and for drinks. Families used to brew beer for trading and for drinks. Kids went to school and had to read news papers in class. Kids went to school and had to read news papers in class. Some settlers lived within a day’s journey of a town. Some settlers lived within a day’s journey of a town. Small farms and lone cabins were scattered along the Hudson River valley. Small farms and lone cabins were scattered along the Hudson River valley.

6. Work and Trade  Many colonist traded and brewed their own beer.  Farmers traded eggs, milk, and grain.  Other cattle owners traded dried beef, and salted pork.  Many colonist worked as farmers or business owners.

7. Work and Trade  Colonist also believed in religion and worked in churches.  New York often traded with Europe.  New York City was the biggest trading port in New York.  Wealthy colonist used to hire indentured servants or slaves to work.

8. Colony Exports Some of the major exports were in Albany, Buffalo, and New York City. Some of the major exports were in Albany, Buffalo, and New York City. New York traded with the Native Americans, England, and Europe. New York traded with the Native Americans, England, and Europe. Ships were docked at exports these ships were made out of iron, steel, and wood. Ships were docked at exports these ships were made out of iron, steel, and wood. Native Americans will trade furs. Native Americans will trade furs.

9. Religion in the colony Most of the colonist in New York were catholic. Most of the colonist in New York were catholic. The people went to church every Sunday. The people went to church every Sunday. Some people didn’t go to church so they got punished. Some people didn’t go to church so they got punished. Services were sometimes held by lakes and rivers. Services were sometimes held by lakes and rivers.

10. Religion in the colony Here are some different religions in New York Catholic, Dutch Reformed, French Huguenot, Jewish, and finally Protestant. Here are some different religions in New York Catholic, Dutch Reformed, French Huguenot, Jewish, and finally Protestant. In the community people would work all day 24/7 in till it is Sunday. In the community people would work all day 24/7 in till it is Sunday. Some groups such as the Lutherans built their own towns, communities, and churches. Some groups such as the Lutherans built their own towns, communities, and churches.

11. Becoming a state New York was named after the Duke of York. New York was named after the Duke of York. The first settlement in New York was Fort Orange. The first settlement in New York was Fort Orange. Manhattan Island became part of the New York colony in 1626. Manhattan Island became part of the New York colony in 1626. Trading helped make the state of New York. Trading helped make the state of New York. New York had religious freedom witch helped bring in people. New York had religious freedom witch helped bring in people.

12. Statehood Statehood The colony New York became a state on July 26, 1788. The colony New York became a state on July 26, 1788. New York is the 11 th state in the US. New York is the 11 th state in the US. New York approved the constitution of the United States of America. New York approved the constitution of the United States of America. In July 1776, Continental congress approved the Declaration of Independence. In July 1776, Continental congress approved the Declaration of Independence.

13. Fun Facts The location of New York was in the middle colonies. The location of New York was in the middle colonies. It was founded in 1624. It was founded in 1624. Major Industries were logging, and ship building. Major Industries were logging, and ship building. Agricultural products were cattle, and wheat. Agricultural products were cattle, and wheat.