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New York's Religion:How did the colonists feel about religious freedom? Did they tolerate other religions? Or did they persecute other religions?

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New York's Religion:How did the colonists feel about religious freedom? Did they tolerate other religions? Or did they persecute other religions?

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The New York Colony was not dominated by a specific religion and residents were free to worship as they chose.

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Catholics represent 40% of New York's population, while 30% of New Yorkers identify as Protestant. Smaller Jewish and Muslim minorities comprise 8.5 and 3.5% of the population, respectively. Approximately 13% of New Yorkers say they have no religious affiliati.

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New York was first settled by the Dutch in 1613 which they built trading posts along the Hudson River. New York's geography was mainly made up of hills and flat lands. They had good soils which were good for farming and growing crops. The climate was relatively hot and sunny which meant that they had a longer growing season. The climate contributed to the colony by making it grow in profit since the growing season was longer. Some natural resources were iron ore and rich soil.

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What religious groups lived in New York?

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What religious groups lived in New York?

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Catholics, Jews, Lutherans, and Quakers.

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New York had a very successful and diverse economy. The  economy was mostly made up of agriculture and manufacturing, more agriculture. Some of the agriculture products they used included grains, wheat, and cattle. Manufacturing also centered around shipbuilding and works including iron. New York were also major craftsmen and shipping hubs that helped them gain more profit resulting in growing a richer and better economy. So, the jobs to be more successful would be working is trades, farms, and craftsmen.

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How did New York grow and change over time?

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How did New York grow and change over time?

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The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took control of the area and renamed it New York.

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In 1768,cultural contact, trade, and alliances with American Indians and European colonists in New York varied from cultural exchange to dispute and outright war. Although pure blood American Indians had reasonable concerns about becoming enslaved and approached the colonial government for help.When the European nations arrived in 1609 their explorer named Henry Hudson discovered the New York Bay & Hudson River while looking for the Dutch.They interacted with the Natives Americans to trade beaver fur for an exchange of making hats.Making hats were popular in Europe.

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Which type of government did New York colony have?

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Which type of government did New York colony have?

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Constitutional Monarchy.

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The dutch first settled along the hudson river in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the english took control of the area and renamed it New York.

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The important leaders Peter Minuit, Killian Van Renesselar, Peter Stuyvesant, Thomas Dongan.