New York City traces its roots to its 1624 founding as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the country's largest city since 1790. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to the Americas by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a globally recognized symbol of the United States and its democracy. COUNT 9
QSN1 What was the trading post that preceded New York City called? ANS1 New Amsterdam QSN2 What nation founded New Amsterdam? ANS2 the Dutch Republic QSN3 In what year did New York become the largest city in the United States? ANS3 1790 QSN4 When did the English take over the area from the Dutch? ANS4 1664 QSN5 In what year did New York cease the be the capital of the United States? ANS5 1790 QSN6 When was New York City established? ANS6 1624 QSN7 New Amsterdam became the title of New York City in what past date? ANS7 1626 QSN8 The English occupied New York City beginning on what date? ANS8 1664 QSN9 New York City is the biggest city in the United States since what historical date? ANS9 1790