My people have negotiated for the purchase of Manhattan Island from the natives to expand our colony. Which of the following best describes me? a Dutch settler a French settler a British settler a Spanish settler

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My people have negotiated for the purchase of Manhattan Island from the natives to expand our colony. Which of the following best describes me?   a Dutch settler   a French settler   a British settler   a Spanish settler

anonymous · Answer

a British settler.... can u help me on my question?

anonymous · Answer

Manhattan was purchased by Dutch settlers, who founded the colony of New Amsterdam there.  The colony was renamed "New York" in 1667 when the British seized control of it at the start of the second Anglo-Dutch War.