Why did the city of New Amsterdam become known as New York?

A.
The Dutch sold the city to the English and went back to Europe.

B.
Residents voted to change the name to honor the Prince of York.

C.
A new governor changed the English name to a Dutch name.

D.
The British gained control of the Dutch colony and changed the name.

Question

Why did the city of New Amsterdam become known as New York?	
 
 A.
The Dutch sold the city to the English and went back to Europe.
 
 B.
Residents voted to change the name to honor the Prince of York.
 
 C.
A new governor changed the English name to a Dutch name.
 
 D.
The British gained control of the Dutch colony and changed the name.

dmndlife24 · Answer

D. The British gained control of the Dutch colony and changed the name.

anonymous · Answer

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