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How did the Dutch gain control of Manhattan Island?

purchased from the Native Americans
by treaty with England
by military force from Spain

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They traded the Indians for it, unlike the Spanish who would have just taken it .
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User Roman Toasov
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Answer:

purchased from the Native Americans!

Step-by-step explanation:

How can u not know about that, this is the greatest fail in history. The Dutch bought Manhattan island for 24 dollar(24 dollars then is 4,000,000 right now)

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User Rafael Mueller
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