The development of the Bronx is directly connected to its strategic location between New England and New York (Manhattan). Control over the bridges across the Harlem River plagued the period of British colonial rule. Kingsbridge, built in 1693 where Broadway reached the Spuyten Duyvil Creek, was a possession of Frederick Philipse, lord of Philipse Manor. The tolls were resented by local farmers on both sides of the creek. In 1759, the farmers led by Jacobus Dyckman and Benjamin Palmer built a "free bridge" across the Harlem River which led to the abandonment of tolls altogether. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did farmers build a bridge over the Harlem River? ANS1 1759 QSN2 Why did farmers build a bridge over the Harlem River? ANS2 tolls were resented QSN3 What strategic advantage did the Bronx's location have? ANS3 between New England and New York QSN4 When was Kingsbridge built? ANS4 1693 QSN5 Who owned Kingsbridge? ANS5 Frederick Philipse