New York was ruled by a governor and an elected assembly. The governor was appointed by the Monarch from England while the proprietors that owned all the land and also had an influence in the government, got to elect the assembly members
In general, no, the revolution in agriculture was no necessary to the Industrial Revolution since the Industrial Revolution relied on things like machines and steel.
They were very friendly and giving towards him. Trying to give him various things such as parrots, balls of cotton, and spears. Hope this helps!
