Introduction to New York English coursewarecontents目录• The History of New York• The Culture of New York• The Geography and Population of New York• The Economy of New York• Education in New York• Tourist attractions in New York01The History of New YorkDutch Settlement New York was first settled by the Dutch in the 17th century, who named it "New Amsterdam" The Dutch West India Company established the colony to serve as a trading post with Native Americans and to compete with the English to the northEnglish Takeover In 1664, the English captured the colony from the Dutch and renamed it "New York" The English period broke a new wave of European immigrants, including Germans, Scots, and Ulster ScotsEarly HistoryThe War of Independence and the Status of New YorkNew York was a key battleground i