New York Colony

A place ruled by another country is called a

• merchant

• state

• colony

• colonist

A person who buys and sells goods is a

• governor

• merchant

• indentured servant

• shopper

A person who runs a colony or state is called the

• governor

• president

• ruler

• colonist

What was the occupation of most New Yorkers during the colonial period?

• farming

• fur trading

• fishing

• blacksmith

What is one contribution the Dutch made to our culture?

• waffles

• football

• lacrosse

• ice skating

African Americans were brought to North America usually as

• indentured servants

• merchants

• slaves

• tenant farmers

A person who works for an employer for a period of time in return for payment of travel expenses is an

• colonist

• indentured servant

• governor

• taxes

Which group was the first to settle in New York City and the Hudson Valley region?

• French

• Irish

• British

• Dutch

How did early settlers in colonial America meet some of their basic needs?

• They started schools.

• They grew corn and hunted.

• They grew tobacco.

• They searched for gold.

Why did the British want control of New Netherland?

• They wanted to control the entire west coast.

• They wanted to control the entire east coast.

• They liked New York City.

• They wanted to be friends with the Dutch.