Explorers and Colonies in America

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Who was the first European to reach New York?

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Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to reach New York.

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What was the name of the exchange of goods between the Americas and Europe initiated by Columbus?

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The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of goods between the Americas and Europe.

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Who purchased Manhattan Island from the Lenni Lenape?

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Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Lenni Lenape.

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What did the English do after taking control of New Netherland?

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The English divided New Netherland into New Jersey and New York.

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What was the main purpose of the Dutch West India Company in New Netherland?

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The main purpose was to trade furs and make a profit.

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What is an explorer?

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An explorer is a person who travels to new places to discover and learn about them.

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What is colonization?

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Colonization is the process of settling and establishing control over a new territory.

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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Christopher Columbus was an explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492.

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What is New Netherland?

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New Netherland was a 17th-century Dutch colony in North America that included parts of present-day New York.

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What is the significance of the year 1626 in American history?

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In 1626, Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Lenni Lenape.