Netherlands (Dutch) In the Late 16 th century the Netherlands won their independence from Catholic Spain with the aid of England The Netherlands (Dutch) emerges as a major commercial and naval power in the 17 th century The Dutch turn on England and challenge them for superiority. The Anglo-Dutch naval wars dealt heavy blows to each side The Dutch also became a leading colonial power, mostly in the in the East Indies. (Dutch East Indies Co) Seeking greater riches the Dutch employed an English Explorer, Henry HudsonSailed into Delaware and New York Bay in 1609 claiming the land for the Dutch (New Netherland) Dutch Bought the Island of Manhattan form the Indians for worthless trinkets. (pennies for acres) New Amsterdam (later New York) Company town with little regard for religious toleration, free speech or democratic practices

New Netherlands

Dutch and New York The Days of the Dutch on the Hudson were coming to an end The English regarded them as intruders. In 1664 Charles II granted the area to his Brother the Duke of York. A strong squadron of ships appeared off the coast of New Amsterdam New Amsterdam surrendered to the English without firing a shot Winning New York, England gained an active harbor, strategically located in the middle of the mainland colonies The English banner now appears from Maine to Georgia The rich aristocratic feeling will stay in New York for years to come