New Amsterdam was a 17th-century Dutch settlement established at the southern tip of Manhattan Island that served as the seat of government for New Netherland territory.
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Manhattan Island: An island located at mouth of Hudson River; it is today one of five boroughs making up modern-day NYC. In history, it’s known for being purchased by Dutch colonists from Native Americans famously for goods worth $24.
Hudson River: A river running through eastern NY State into the Atlantic Ocean. It was a key route for trade and travel in early American history.
Dutch Colonization: The process by which the Dutch established colonies and trading outposts around the world, including North America.