On August 24, 1673, Dutch captain Anthonio Colve took over the colony of New York from England and rechristened it "New Orange" to honor the Prince of Orange, King William III. However, facing defeat from the British and French, who had teamed up to destroy Dutch trading routes, the Dutch returned the island to England in 1674. COUNT 7
QSN1 What was the regnal name of the Prince of Orange? ANS1 William III QSN2 What was the date of Anthonio Colve's capture of New York? ANS2 August 24, 1673 QSN3 What did Colve call New York after he captured it? ANS3 New Orange QSN4 In what year did the Dutch give New York back to the English? ANS4 1674 QSN5 August 24, 1673 is when which Dutch officer  took control of NYC? ANS5 Anthonio Colve QSN6 The Dutch gave back the island to which country in 1674 after their trade routes had been destroyed? ANS6 England QSN7 New York was called New Orange for a period based off which historical figure? ANS7 King William III