1. The New York Colony Created and animated by

2. History  Founded by New Netherlands  Named after Duke of York  English take over in 1664  Breadbasket colony

3. Economy  Center trading point  15,000 furs were sold in 1699  Common industries: barrel making, boat building, brewing beer  Crop trade: meet, milk, eggs

4. 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

5. 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