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September 1st, 2009
Video: British Takeover

Professor Joyce Goodfriend of the University of Denver describes how and why the British took over Dutch New Netherland.

comments (4)

Marcy Sherman

This is very interesting!!!! To tell you the truth, I’ve never known how the British took over New Netherland. Thanks Professer, I will share this with everyone;)
Elisabeth May

it was in fact New Amsterdam, not new Netherlands
Kristin Liddle

Very interesting. A great overview of the settlement of Manhattan by the Dutch.
eliza jones

very cool. Do u think my son will like it?

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