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Dutch West India Company (1621)

Dutch West India Company (1621)

This segment from Dutch New York describes the formation of the Dutch West India Company, which established some of the earliest settlements in North America. OER Level

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6-12

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English Ships (1664)

English Ships (1664)

This segment from Dutch New York describes how, in 1664, the Dutch Colony of New Amsterdam became the English colony of New York. OER Level

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4-12

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Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson

In this video from Dutch New York, Henry Hudson’s voyage on the Half Moon is fueled by a quest for a trade route to the East. OER Level

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3-12

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Mannahatta 1609

Mannahatta 1609

Learn about the rich and diverse ecosystem of early Manhattan in this video from Dutch New York. OER Level

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3-12

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Slaves in New Amsterdam

Slaves in New Amsterdam

This video from Dutch New York uncovers the story of enslaved Africans, some of New Netherland’s earliest yet unrecognized residents. OER Level

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Trade and Commerce

Trade and Commerce

In this segment from Dutch New York, learn about the fur trade in New Netherland as well as the purchase of Manhattan Island. OER Level

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6-12

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