what would've happened if the Dutch dicided that New Amsterdam was not to be sold to England. would a Dutch speaking, independent Nieuw Amsterdam be able, or would it be coquered by the British sooner or later anyway?
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what would've happened if the Dutch dicided that New Amsterdam was not to be sold to England.
It was conquered by the British during the second Anglo-Dutch war and reconquered by the Dutch during part III. In the peace it was exchanged for Guyana, so in a way you could say it was sold.Uhm, I thought it was conquered by the British during the Anglo-Dutch Wars?
Uhm, I thought it was conquered by the British during the Anglo-Dutch Wars?
It would eventually go English, one war or the other. However, if it remained Dutch for a long time this could have far-reaching effects. The Dutch system of land ownership, the poltroons, whatever that is, that has some bearing down to the present day, doesn't it?
The Dutch system of land ownership, the poltroons, whatever that is, that has some bearing down to the present day, doesn't it?
Uhm, I thought it was conquered by the British during the Anglo-Dutch Wars?