In 1664, England took over the Dutch colony<span> of </span>New Netherland<span> (including its capital of </span>New Amsterdam<span>) which England renamed the </span>Province of New York<span>. With New Netherland, the English also came to control the former </span>New Sweden<span> (in what is now </span>Delaware<span>), which the Dutch had conquered earlier. This later became part of </span>Pennsylvania<span> after that was established in 1680.
Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris was most generous to the winners. The United States received the Philippines and the islands of Guam and Puerto Rico. Cuba became independent, and Spain was awarded $20 million dollars for its losses.
Answer: Slavery in the Western Territories. To many nineteenth century Americans, the expansion of slavery into Western territories caused a great deal of controversy. ... The federal government, hoping to prevent a civil war, temporarily resolved the issue with compromises.
