The Dutch were the first colonizers of New York City. They landed in 1614 and established "New Amsterdam."
Eventually, in 1664, the Dutch would cede New Amsterdam to the English who would rename is New York.
Still, many of New York's oldest and richest families are descendants of the early Dutch colonizers.
<span>One important concept was that the new country was not to be seen as a colony of any other European country in the future, and that the US would see any attempts by these countries to export their power to the new nation as a threat to their long-term interests.</span>
Women gained the right to vote with the 19th amendment opening up an array of opportunities for them.
False. The union won this battle.
