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Discovered by Settlers
Henry Hudson discovers the island of Manhattan, in which the exact date is unknown. -
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New York State History (1609-1733)
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Travel Expedition
The English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into the river that now bears his name. He sailed for the Dutch East India Company, to find the Northwest Passage, a water route that joined together the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He sailed up into the present-day Hudson River, as one of the first voyages into the land before proper colonization efforts were established. -
Towns Established
The towns called Southampton and East Hampton, NY, were founded as one of the results of colonization efforts on this land becoming popular with adventurers and others in search of fame and fortune. -
Slaughtering of Natives
Not being so keen on reconciliation with the Natives who were here originally on this land, the Dutch settlers cruelly decided to slaughter the Hudson Valley Indians in New Netherland. This was one of many horrible efforts of settlers doing harm to the Natives, rather than working towards friendly communication. -
Peace Treaty
Dutch & Indians finally tried to fix their mistakes, and signed a peace treaty in New Amsterdam, so that both parties could live peacefully, without fear of one intervening the other. -
Governer
Peter Stuyvesant came to New Amsterdam to run for governor. He was sent all the way from the Netherlands to lead the Dutch trading colony at the southern end of Manhattan Island. -
Municipal Government
England installed a municipal government in New York, which was formerly the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam. This allowed for political, societal and other aspects of society to get more organized, since having government meant maintaining law and order, so people could live safely without fear of danger or any other disorganized mess that comes from having no government at all. -
Mail
Governor Lovelace, with determination for the welfare and proper communication of the citizens of this area, proudly announced that there would be a monthly mail service between New York and Boston. This innovation would lead the way for other kinds of communication and information flow to arise later on. -
Indians Battle It Out
The Mohawk Indians were battling against the Wampanoag Indians under Philip. The Governor, Edmund Andros of NY, had advised the Mohawks to attack the other tribe. This indeed was a dangerous time for all the tribes. -
Mortage
There was 2 Mohican Indians that had signed a mortage for their land in Schaghticoke with simple markings. It was notarized by Robert Livingston, whose familiar had risen up to become the greatest agricultural landlords and international merchants in the colony of New York. -
Charter
Albany, NY, had begun operating under an official charter, which was good news for everyone. -
School For Slaves
The kind and generous Elias Neau had formed a school for slaves in NY, providing them with the knowledge and education they needed to rise ahead in society in the coming, troubling years for those of a 'Slave' status. This represented a turning point for slaves in this area: they could either continue slaving away or reach a high status in society by learning how to read and write. -
Slave Revolt
In a brave effort of action, the slaves revolted in NYC. This sudden rise of insurrection was met with resistance, with the militia ending it with the execution of 21 slaves. This horrible actions ensued more anger in the mindset of the slaves, who were treated more unfairly than anyone in the newly formed nation. -
Jews Given Rights
The NY General Assembly kindly granted Jews to omit the phrase "upon the faith of a Christian" from their abjuration oath. This was a great time for religious freedom! -
Newpaper
A German-Born Immigrant, published the 1st issue of the New York Weekly Journal. John Peter Zenger, had left the Gazette to form the rival Weekly Journal. He had ambition to make this Newspaper popular with the people of his land. This represented one of the first times in American history that Newspapers had begun rivalling against each other to see which one would be more popular with readers.
