Twists and turns in Anglo/Dutch negotiations leaves Manhattan a portion of the lower Hudson and related bits like Staten island & western Long Island as a rump Dutch colony. How does this affect the Rebellion of the 1770s & eventual development of any breakaway British colonies?
If the US does exist I'm thinking the upper Hudson/Erie canal route to the NW territory might not develop as the primary? Or would Dutch money ensure it is?
Would Dutch capitol compete with London for investment in the new nation?
How does this Dutch speaking population affect the breakaway nation/s politically and culturally?
Would New Amsterdam remain Dutch, or tensions develop that cause a 'US/Dutch war & eventual annexation of NA?
If the US does exist I'm thinking the upper Hudson/Erie canal route to the NW territory might not develop as the primary? Or would Dutch money ensure it is?
Would Dutch capitol compete with London for investment in the new nation?
How does this Dutch speaking population affect the breakaway nation/s politically and culturally?
Would New Amsterdam remain Dutch, or tensions develop that cause a 'US/Dutch war & eventual annexation of NA?