"Using the most recent research, this volume examines how New York's history and culture were influenced by its complex past as a part of a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. Provides a detailed history of New York while it was under Dutch control and explores the lasting influence of New York's Dutch heritage. Includes important people involved in shaping New Netherland, including Adriaen Block, Petrus Stuyvesant, and others. The book features maps and primary sources to help illustrate the events that shaped New Netherland and New York State"--Provided by the publisher.
General Note
Title proper from title frame.
Includes index.
Includes chronologies.
Includes glossary.
"Rosen Learning Center.".
"Rosen Digital.".
Lesson plans and assessments included.
Navigation tool bar includes audio narration, text highlighting by word or sentence, and automatic or manual page turn.
Content Note
The Dutch arrive - New Netherland - The colony grows - Leaders of New Netherland - Who lived in the Dutch colony - Colonial Dutch homes - Colonial Dutch farming - School and games - The English take over - Living under English rule.