The Dutch believed that they had more of a claim on New Amsterdam than the British is:
They were the first one to claim the land.
Back when territories between countries still haven't been settled, the one that first settle the territory will have control over it.
Answer:people in the 19th century used to ride on horseback or by boat. Some people are learning about racial intentions and Native Americans and the people who came here how they interacted with them. Entertainment was just people were going to theatre halls and or by the circus or just to go outside with friends and/or family. :)
Explanation:
Henry clay was the negioator